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 Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop.
In this classic fable by Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller, a tiny mouse proves to a powerful lion that she is greater than she seems.
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 Lion and the Mouse" About
- What did you learn about? About Resilience & Success?
- Watch The Lion and the Mouse (1943) - TerryToons at home with your child.