Maddi's Fridge
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13 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
Sofia learns that her best friend Maddi's refrigerator is almost empty because her family doesn't have much money for food. Sofia must figure out how to be a real friend. Read by Jennifer Garner.
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Gently shows a friend's family not having enough food -- a caring entry point for talking about helping others.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Sofia learns that her best friend Maddi's refrigerator is almost empty because her family doesn't have much money for food.
- What does Sofia discover about Maddi's family?
- Why does Sofia struggle to know what to do?
- What are some ways a community can help families get food?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: friendship, hunger, help.
Try it: Brainstorm two ways your class could help families who need food.