Parent Guide > The Elephant and the Crocodile
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 Elephant and the Crocodile" by H. Berkeley Score.
In H. Berkely Score's fable "The Elephant and the Crocodile," an Elephant and a Crocodile complete a task to see which is the better animal.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fable at home:
- What was "The Elephant and the Crocodile" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: