Parent Guide > Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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 "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" by CommonLit Staff.
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) was an American psychologist who wrote extensively about human behavior, motivations, and needs. This passage explores his best known work: the hierarchy of needs.
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 psychology article at home:
- What was "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: