Sharing open-ended and philosophical questions on children's books to promote dialogue in the classroom.
Saturday, 20 August 2016
Hamilton's Hats
Goodreads link
Why would Hamilton collect hats?
Describe something you like to collect and why?
Why (or how) do we decide to collect something?
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
Link to Goodreads
p.5 Could people have different sized buckets? It takes more to fill some than others. Why?
p.7 Do you agree that everyone has a bucket?
Monday, 15 August 2016
Dirty Bertie Pong!
Pong!
Chapter 1
Bertie's favourite day of the week is Friday. What's yours and why?
Do you do any jobs at home?
Should children do jobs at home?
Saturday, 6 August 2016
The Day the Crayons Came Home
How is this one similar / different to The Day the Crayons Quit? Which do you prefer?
Why does Maroon Crayon want to bring Paper Clip?
Why does Pea Green change his name?
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Today I Will Fly!
p.4/5/6/7 What do you think Piggie is thinking while Elephant is telling her that she will never fly?
p.10 Why doesn't she listen to Elephant?
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