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“Sometimes my Mama is laughing. Sometimes she's shouting. But all the time, she is trying to save the money for the chair.“
This book can inspire discussions about perseverance, family support, and financial literacy. Students could write about a time they worked toward a goal or create their own savings jars, tying into social-emotional learning and practical life skills.
pickThis book is a Children's Picture Book that was a Caldecott Honor (1983) and was published in 1982. It tells the story of a young girl, her mother, and her grandmother saving coins to buy a comfortable chair after losing their home and belongings in a fire. The detailed portrayal of their journey toward healing and rebuilding their life makes it an enduring classic in children's literature.
pickThis is a heartfelt book about a family who endures a house fire and loses their belongings. I love this book because it touches on topics such as the importance of community, and experiencing an altering event.
“But we are going to buy a chair for my mother, and it will be a nice one.”
“A Chair for My Mother“ can be used in the classroom to discuss themes of resilience and the importance of family, prompting students to share their own experiences of support and perseverance. Activities like drawing their favorite family moments or writing about what they would save for loved ones can encourage meaningful connections and reflections on community values.
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