Kyle's Red Shoes
Country: Grenada
Ages: 5–8
Author: Lexan Fletcher
Publisher: Room to Read
Illustrator: Petra Fafina Patrice
Story Source: Literacy Cloud
Lesson Plan
- This lesson nurtures empathy, community consciousness, and generosity in children, using Kyle’s shoes as a metaphor for emotional choices.
Activities
- Kindness Circle: Each child shares one thing they’d be willing to give to someone in need.
- Draw & Tell: Illustrate something precious and write why it’s meaningful.
- Community Care Box: Create a classroom “donation” box for gently used items to donate locally
Story Discussion Guide
Before reading
- Do you have a favorite thing that’s special to you? Would you be willing to part with it?
- What do you think happens when a hurricane hits a place?
- Have you ever helped someone in need?
During reading
- Pause when Kyle hears about the island—ask: What would you feel in his place?
- Ask: Why are his red shoes important to him?
After reading
- What made Kyle think about giving his shoes?
- How did he feel before and after deciding?
- What does this story teach us about giving?
- What would you have done in Kyle’s place?
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