Parent Guide > How a penny made me feel like a millionaire
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 "How a penny made me feel like a millionaire" by Tania Luna.
In "How a penny made me feel like a millionaire," Tania Luna shares about how her life experiences have helped her to be grateful for what she has now.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Power & Greed, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How can we achieve happiness?", "Does money buy happiness?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was "How a penny made me feel like a millionaire" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: