Parent Guide > Fun and Games
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Fun and Games" by Kelsie Ingham.
In the informational text "Fun and Games," Kelsie Ingham describes the games that Native Americans played in the past and their benefits.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Education & Knowledge, and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?", "What is the goal of education?", and "Why should we value our youth?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Fun and Games" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: