The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story
From Let's Learn · 2020
K1st2ndReading & Writing (ELA)Social Studies
Summary
A read-aloud that follows an Afghan family and the handmade carpet at the center of their home, weaving together storytelling, memory, and culture. Children practice retelling key events and noticing details about the family's traditions.
Viewer safety
All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story” together:
- Why was the carpet so important to the family?
- What happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
- What is something in your home that holds special memories?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: carpet, weave, culture, memory, family
Draw a rug and fill it with pictures of things your family loves. Retell the story to a partner in three sentences.