Read & wonder
Pause after a moment that catches your attention.
- What do you notice about Sammie's ideas?
- Which moment would you like to talk about?
- What helps you feel understood?
Read. Wonder. Create.
Resources for families & educators.
Read together, make room for questions, and explore a few creative ways to keep the conversation going.
A little room for big ideas.
Try one invitation at a time. Children can talk, draw, point, or simply listen. Follow their curiosity and leave room for their own interpretation.
Imagine an invention
Start with an everyday problem and an imaginative solution.
- Draw something you wish existed.
- Give your invention a name.
- Choose one small part to explore first.
- Share it in whatever way feels comfortable.
Find your colors
Use color as a starting point for expression.
- Choose colors that fit a feeling or an idea.
- Make a drawing, pattern, or page of shapes.
- Talk about your choices if you want to.
- Notice how different everyone's page can be.
These are invitations to read and create together. There is no single correct way to respond.
Make it your own.
How can we use these ideas at home?
Pick a question or activity that connects with the moment. Keep the pace flexible, and let your child choose how to participate.
How can we use them with a class or group?
Read together, invite different responses, and allow students to choose whether to speak, draw, write, or listen. Adapt the activity to your group's needs.
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