GRADE K
READING FOCUS: This month, kindergartners will read a lighthearted book about a dolphin’s family. Families can encourage children to share their favorite parts of the story.
Imagination & Exploration
Lavi Mwen nan yon Twoupo/ My Life in a Pod Written by Alex Ives & illustrated by Richard Holt
Nathan is a young dolphin that stays protected by staying close to his mom within a pod—the name for a family of dolphins. When Nathan swims off recklessly to chase some fish, he loses his pod and gets scared. As Nathan is rescued by his mother, he learns an important lesson about staying with the pod.
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS THE WORLD AROUND US
GRADE 1
READING FOCUS: First graders will read a lively book about different animals and how they make their way to a campsite. Families can ask their children what they think was the best way for an animal to travel.
Creativity & Curiosity
Kòman Yo Te Fè Rive La/ How They Got There Written by Lenan Finley & illustrated by Alena Tkach
In this animal fantasy, a group of forest animal friends needs to hike to their campsite after the tire on their bus blows out. Along the way, they each help in their own way. At last, the whole group makes it to the site! At the end, they retell their exploits in this humorous book that shows how working together makes things easier.
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS HUMOR
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