Parent Guide > Ten Thousand Krathongs
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 "Ten Thousand Krathongs" by Marianne Zebrowski.
In "Ten Thousand Krathongs," a young boy wishes for his sister's health during Thailand's Festival of Floating Lanterns.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Friendship & Family, and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?", "What makes a family?", and "What does it mean to be grown up?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Ten Thousand Krathongs" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: