Read Aloud

Each and every one of YOU are unique and amazing! What makes you unique? How are you special? Think about it and then ask others what they think! Maybe even think about the question for your family members, too.

There are a number of different versions of Cinderella from different cultures. This Cinderella tale comes from the African country of Zimbabwe. How many similarities (things that are the same) and differences can you find between a Cinderella story you know and this one?

Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding...until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his new friends how, by being proactive and synergizing, they can use team work to stay safe. He also shows leadership by being kind and taking care of others, no matter how different, from him, they may be! Let’s all take a lesson from Swimmy and remember to use Habit 6 to synergize and take care of each other! 💗

Who worries more, Gerald or Piggie? How can you tell? Think about at least one thing that the character does to show you their are worried.

Which of our 7 Habits does Wilma Rudolph show the strongest? Think about what she does that shows the habits and how she is using them. Does she use more than one habit?

Do you LOVE a food, but only a certain way? Ask the others in your house what they love to eat and compare. Does anyone love the same food, in the exact same way?

Bruce is a DYNAMIC character in this story. That means he changes as the story unfolds. Think back and describe HOW he changes. Can you think of another book in which the main character changes from the beginning to the end?

This is the 4th book in which the Gingerbread Man is loose somewhere (a firetruck, at Christmas, in school, and now, the zoo). Where do you think he may want to go next? Use this pdf to add details that would tell others where he will go....and then write the story!

A great word to learn about after reading this book is DIVERSITY. Diversity is when there is a lot of variety or differences. This book focuses on when there is diversity among the people, or kids, in a place, and that makes some of those people FEEL different. How might people with differences in ability, culture, race, gender or wealth/money feel when they are in a group that seems different from them? What can we do to welcome ALL types of people and make them feel more comfortable?

What makes you HAPPY? Talk to your family about it and then ask everyone to share what makes them happy.

Perspective. That is what we need to think about when he first read this story. In the original story, we know the perspective of the pigs. In this book, we know the perspective of the wolf. How does this change your thinking about the story and the events of the story? How does this illustrate Habit #4?

The Very Busy Spider is focused and determined to finish her work. Think and share about which Covey Habit she is using and how she is a role-model for other animals on the farm.

Think about what a good day looks like to you. Write or draw what a good day looks like. Then, ask someone in your family what a good day for them would look like!

Let's celebrate our uniqueness! Think about what makes each person in your family unique and CELEBRATE it!

Spending time with our grandparents is VERY important. Sometimes we can learn about things we did not know or learn something about our family! Talk to your grandparents or other older family members about something they loved to do when they were young.