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This week in class, we’re reading "Why I Wake Early" by Mary Oliver.

In "Why I Wake Early," a speaker shares their appreciation for the sun.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Education & Knowledge, and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How can we achieve happiness?", "How do we define beauty?", "How do we understand the world around us?", and "How do we view nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this poem at home:
  • What was "Why I Wake Early" about?
  • What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • '‘A Thousand Mornings’ With Poet Mary Oliver'
  • 'Read T a Poem | Amy Adams - The New York Times'
  • 'Nature. Beauty. Gratitude.'