Harry Potter
Epilogue – What would you tell John? – Kid Discussion
Thinking Past Chapter 17 In Chapter 17 Harry Potter has to comes to terms with the fact that he will be spending the Summer holiday with his aunt and uncle again. “If I had to go back and live w...
Chapter 14 – Are You Being Realistic? – Parent Discussion
“I’ve decided to call him Norbert,” said Hagrid, looking at the dragon with misty eyes. “He really knows me now, watch. Norbert! Norbert! Where’s Mummy?” “He&...
Chapter 11 – Fear – Parent Discussion
Fear Chapter 11 starts with Harry quite nervous as his first Quidditch match is approaching. He has trouble studying, concentrating, and on the morning of the match, eating breakfast. Fear is powerful...
How An Adopted Girl Soothes Bad Thoughts
Turning My Frown Upside-Down Hi. Jasmine again. I want to tell you about how I control my thoughts [and my mood]. The first thing I do is I find a piece of paper, some pencils, and a nice place to sit...
Chapter 17 – Choosing the Best – Kid Discussion
We have made it through Harry Potter’s first big adventurous year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. What was your favorite part of this chapter? We can’t believe that Harry ac...
Chapter 10 – Blending a Family – Parent Discussion
Coming Together to Make a Unit Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling ends with a brilliant quote: “There are some things you can’t share without ending up liking each o...
My Journey Through Foster Care
The Beginning… Hi. I am Jasmine and I want to tell you about what I have been through when I was a foster kid. I didn’t have a good childhood till I was 6. I was taken [away from my biolog...