Parent Guide > The Elephant's Child
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's Child" by Rudyard Kipling.
Written by English author Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), this fable tells the mythical tale of how elephants developed long trunks.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How can fear be used to manipulate?" 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's Child" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch The Elephant's Child or How the Elephant got its Truck at home with your child.