This Is How We Do It by Matt Lamothe

Recommended for ages 5+

Video Summary

Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world—Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia! Learn where they live, who they live with, what they wear to school, what they eat, how they go to school, who their teachers are, how they spell their names, what they play, their chores, what they do in the evening and where they sleep. This book takes a detailed look into the lives of people from around the world! However, no matter where we live, every night our skies look the same.

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.