MARCH’S READING IN HAITIAN CREOLE
GRADE 2
READING FOCUS: Second graders get to read a book that helps them explore the question “What if?” and are encouraged to see one thing from multiple perspectives in this month’s reading.
Imagination & Exploration
Rèv Maliza/Maliza’s Dream Written by Ephrem Kalinijabo & illustrated by Emmanuel Bagirishya In this story, readers meet a girl named Maliza. While collecting water at the river for her family, Maliza stops to take a nap. Maliza’s dream is vivid—the river is filled with too many beautiful fish to count, and across the river she sees some friendly gorillas. When she wakes up, Maliza feels like the dream was all too real.
ADVENTURE THE WORLD AROUND US
GRADE 3
READING FOCUS: This month’s reading presents a book that highlights characters using their imaginations. Families can discuss with their third graders how asking questions can spark creativity.
Creativity & Curiosity
Kisa Nou Pral Bati Jodi a?/ What We Will Build Today? Written by Katherine Durgin-Bruce & illustrated by Mike Byrne
This book will inspire readers to consider how they might build a fort in the Amazon rain forest, sail the seas on a grand ship, or even explore the seas in a submarine with its periscope! Pretend play is key for these characters who lead readers to appreciate the possibilities of everyday objects and to become curious about how things are constructed.
ADVENTURE CELEBRATING CREATIVITY THE WORLD AROUND US
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