Parent Guide > Giving Thanks for Hanukkah
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 "Giving Thanks for Hanukkah" by Debra Hess.
In the informational text "Giving Thanks for Hanukkah," Debra Hess explains why Hanukkah doesn't appear to fall on the same day every year.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Identity as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Giving Thanks for Hanukkah" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch What is Hanukkah? at home with your child.