Parent Guide > Songbird's Winter
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 "Songbird's Winter" by Linda Grennell.
In the story "Songbird's Winter," a young Ojibwa girl learns to make the most of the winter.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Community as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How can we achieve happiness?" and "What is the importance of community?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Songbird's Winter" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Community?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: