Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
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5 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
A small boy befriends the people at the old folks' home next door -- especially Miss Nancy, who has 'lost' her memory. He sets out to find what a memory is so he can help her remember. Read by Bradley Whitford.
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A kind story about an elderly friend with memory loss -- warm and gentle, a nice prompt to talk about grandparents.
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Discussion
A small boy befriends the people at the old folks' home next door -- especially Miss Nancy, who has 'lost' her memory.
- What does Wilfrid want to do for Miss Nancy?
- How does he figure out what a 'memory' is?
- How can young people brighten the lives of older people?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: memory, elderly, kindness.
Try it: Bring in or describe an object that holds a special memory for you.