Read the boy in the back of the class

English Language Arts

• The child learned about empathy and understanding by reading about the boy in the back of the class and his experiences.
• They developed their comprehension skills by following the storyline and understanding the different characters and their perspectives.
• They learned about the power of storytelling and how it can help us understand and connect with others.
• The child also honed their vocabulary and language skills through engagement with the text.

For continued development, encourage the child to write their own stories about someone in their class or community. This could help them to further empathize with others and exercise their creative writing skills.

Book Recommendations

• Wonder by R.J. Palacio: A heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences and how he navigates school and relationships.
• Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt: A novel about a girl with dyslexia who discovers her strengths and learns to embrace her differences.
• Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper: This book follows the journey of a girl with cerebral palsy as she faces challenges and works to prove her intelligence to others.