by Vanessa Bernice De La Cruz 2021

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 "Huevos Estrellados" by Vanessa Bernice De La Cruz.

In "Huevos Estrellados," a girl and her father meet at a diner, where she recalls childhood memories.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What makes a family?" and "What does it mean to be grown up?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this short story at home:
    • What was "Huevos Estrellados" about?
    • What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
    • What did you learn about Growing Up?
  • Watch How Smells Trigger Memories at home with your child.