by Aesop 620-560 BCE

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 Crow and the Pitcher" by Aesop.

In this fable of Aesop, a thirsty crow is desperate for a drink of water.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How does a person overcome adversity?", "Why do people succeed?", and "Can we control our fate?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this fable at home:
    • What was "The Crow and the Pitcher" about?
    • What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • Watch Sesame Street - The Crow and the Pitcher at home with your child.