The Good Egg by Jory John and Pete Oswald

A little egg finds it hard to be verrrrry good when all the other eggs in his carton are simply
rotten. When feeling like he always has to be perfect causes him to crack, he decides to make a
change.

Character Traits

Throughout the story, the good egg shows a lot of different character traits. What are character
traits?
Character traits are words that describe a character’s behavior. Think about things the
character says or does that might tell us about who they are.

Think about what the good egg was like at the beginning, the middle, and the end of the story,
and about any changes he makes.
Make a chart that shows the good eggs character traits at the beginning, middle, and end of the
story.

Beginning Middle End

Writing Activity

When the good egg was feeling worried, what were some ways that he took care of himself to
feel better?

Think about things that you do when you are feeling down, and write and illustrate a short blog
post on pencil and paper telling others what are your favorite self-care activities.
End it by writing one goal for yourself, telling a self-care activity you will complete this week.

Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora

Omu is so generous she offers everyone in the neighborhood a taste of her delicious stew. As
more people come knocking on her door, Omu is happy to share until the stew is empty. In her
generosity, Omu may have forgotten to save some stew for herself. How will the neighborhood
band together to express their gratitude?

Recipe Challenge
Share your favorite recipe or create a new recipe you want to share with others. Either write or
record a video sharing the recipe.

Gratitude Stew Collage

Everyone in the story has a lot to be grateful for with a caring neighbor like Omu. On the bottom
of a large sheet of paper, draw a stew pot. Using magazines, newspapers, photographs,
drawings, etc. create a collage around the pot of things that you are grateful for, making your
own stew of gratitude.
 If Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams

Oceans are home to many different animals, including the shark. Sharks can be scary, but they
are also very important for the oceans and even for animals that live on land. What would
happen if sharks disappeared?

What are three facts you learned about sharks?

Flyer Activity
Create a flyer on why sharks are important and what we can do to help. Be sure to include at
least three facts about sharks in the flyer.

Pick Another Animal

Make a poster or book that shows that you think would happen if that animal disappeared.