Parent Guide > Working Moms Have Been A 'Thing' Since Ancient History

This week in class, we’re reading "Working Moms Have Been A 'Thing' Since Ancient History" by Michaeleen Doucleff.

In the informational text "Working Moms Have Been A 'Thing' Since Ancient History," Michaeleen Doucleff discusses a study that sheds light on prehistoric women's work.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Gender Roles, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we define the roles of men and women?", "How do people create change?", and "How do we understand the world around us?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this news article at home:
  • What was "Working Moms Have Been A 'Thing' Since Ancient History" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Prehistoric women’s manual work was tougher than rowing in today’s elite boat crews'
  • 'Maternity Leave In The U.S. Vs. The Rest Of The World'