Parent Guide > The Little Red Hen
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 Little Red Hen" by Florence White Williams.
In the classic folktale "The Little Red Hen," Mrs. Hen works hard despite those around her and is rewarded for her effort in the end.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this folktale at home:
- What was "The Little Red Hen" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: