Orchard FarmSchool District

This month's selection is Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers.

The book is available at the public library.
*Please be sure to read the version that was revised and published in 1981.  The original 1934 edition contained some negative stereotypes.  PL Travers revised the offensive chapter and it was republished in 1981.

Conversation Starters

*Which character from the story is most like you? Why?
*What was the most memorable thing about the story for you?
*How were the book and the movie the same?  How were they different?
*Did you like the movie or the book better?  Why?
*If you were to tell someone else about the story, what would you tell them?

Menu

Click Here to visit Chef Sarah Elizabeth's page and see the menu for an afternoon tea party.

Family Activity

Click Here to find some sidewalk chalk activities inspired by Mary Poppins.

As always, don't forget to snap a picture of your family reading and movie night and send it to Mrs. Jaggi ([email protected]).