Parent Guide > Lazy Anansi
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 "Lazy Anansi" by Ghanaian Folktale.
In the Ghanaian folktale "Lazy Anansi," a spider refuses to help his friends and experiences consequences.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this folktale at home:
- What was "Lazy Anansi" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: