Book Theme ·
Hey Little Ant ·
Michaela Almeida ·
Perspective ·
Reading Royalty
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Book Theme: Perspective
Sunday, September 6, 2015
September Theme of
the Month: Perspective
It is so important
for our students to consider multiple perspectives, whether it is in reading or
in their everyday lives. Oftentimes, children (especially younger children) do
not realize that people have a perspective different from their own. Exposing
them to this through books is important in helping them realize it applies to
their everyday life as well.
Hey Little Ant, which
is based on a song written by Phillip Hoose and his daughter Hannah, is a
fabulous way to introduce perspective to students. This book is written in the
perspective of the ant negotiating with the “kid” who is about to flatten him.
The book is left open-ended, which allows for some wonderful discussion about
what the “kid” should do, persuasion, and how each character feels.
Here’s a read aloud for Hey Little Ant:
Activities and
Resources for Hey Little Ant:
Other books with the
theme “perspective”:
