Parent Guide > The Buddha and the Four Truths
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 "The Buddha and the Four Truths" by Anne-Marie Reidy.
In the informational text "The Buddha and the Fourth Truths," Anne-Marie Reidy discusses the origins of Buddhism.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Education & Knowledge, and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?", "What is good and how do we know?", and "How can we achieve happiness?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Buddha and the Four Truths" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: