Parent Guide > Mercury's Sandals
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 "Mercury's Sandals" by Rose Edwards.
In "Mercury's Sandals," a girl shows her new stepbrother how family should treat one another.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Friendship & Family as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Mercury's Sandals" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: