Tales of Tails

My Father’s Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett:
In My Father’s Dragon, Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, and then learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride. Elmer needs no further encouragement to stow away aboard a ship to the island, where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and other moody creatures. 
 
“How the Camel Got His Hump” and “How the Rhino Got His Skin” from the Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling; Aesop’s Fables, by Aesop:
From dragons to camels to monkeys and more, join us as we explore tales of virtue and vice! For the characters, it is clear that good deeds will bring good rewards, whereas bad deeds bring about negative consequences. Through these tales of tails we will learn, as Charles M. Blow said, “There is no wrong time to do the right thing.”
 
Recommended for: Ages 6+ / Grades 2-3 
Instructor: Mrs. Eve Babb
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Duration: 4 classes
Dates: February 7 - 28, 2024
Required Materials:
My Father’s Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett
“How the Camel Got His Hump” and “How the Rhino Got His Skin” from the Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling
Aesop’s Fables, by Aesop
 
Eve Babb is a student at Southern Virginia University majoring in Business Management and Leadership. She has had a life-long passion for both British royalty and traveling. Over the years, Eve has deepened her knowledge of the British royalty’s history - palaces, pets, fashions, political policies, scandals, security, etc. -  through countless documentaries, books, research, and culminating in a visit to the Mother country herself, England. When she was ten years old, she moved to Italy for two years, allowing her to travel the Western coast of Europe. Her opportunities to travel throughout Western Europe didn’t end there, and her passion for and appreciation of the different cultures of the world has led her to hope for a career in international development.
 
Teaching style: hands-on activities, storytelling, problem-solving activities, group discussion, explore different cultures
 
Student & Parent Reviews:
Ms. Eve is so nice and I really like having class with her. I loved making a paper bunny and learning how to write my own story. —Johnny, student
I am so glad that my son had Mrs. Eve as a teacher. She does a wonderful job making sure all of her students get involved and she really helps her students understand the literary themes. —Evelyn, parent
She is a delightful teacher! I am so happy with everything my kid has learned from her. She does a great job making sure that every student is heard and participates. Bethany, parent