Parent Guide > Maureen's Harp
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 "Maureen's Harp" by Teresa Bateman.
In Teresa Bateman's story "Maureen's Harp," a young girl is invited to play her harp for the king of leprechauns.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Does money buy happiness?" and "What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Maureen's Harp" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: