Parent Guide > The Fox and the Horse
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 Fox and the Horse" by The Brothers Grimm.
In the folktale "The Fox and the Horse," a fox helps a horse prove himself to his master.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" and "What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fable at home:
- What was "The Fox and the Horse" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: