It Fell from the Sky

Name: It Fell from the Sky
Author: Terry Fan

A story that explores integrity and opens a conversation with your child.

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♥ This book teaches: Integrity. doing what is right when no one is watching.

Before, During & After Reading

Guiding Questions for Parents.

Definition: Integrity means being honest, and responsible and respectful all the time, whether or not people can see what you’re doing. In short: Do the right thing, even when no one's looking. Summary: A rare object falls from the sky. All the insects and a crafty spider discuss their views on what it is, but they never figure it out. The spider convinces them that the object is his and he devises a plan to turn it into a commercial project so he can get “paid.” He takes advantage of the insects until one day, a “5-legged creature” picks up the object and takes it away. One night, after observing the beautiful night sky, the selfish spider has an epiphany. He decides to turn his selfish actions into a generous gesture that benefits all the insects, and the spider, too! Lesson Objectives:

Students discuss the consequences of both selfishness and generosity in the story, in the world, and in their own lives. They are more inclined to hesitate when tempted to be selfish, and they look for opportunities to be generous.

Guiding Questions:

What do you think fell from the sky?
What are some of the guesses made about the object?
How did the spider convince the insects that the object was his?
What does it mean to be selfish?
What were the selfish actions of the spider?
What was the disaster that happened to Wonderville?
What was it about the night sky that convinced the spider to be generous and what did he do for the insects?
What does the word “generous” mean to you?
Share about a time when you felt like being selfish.What happened?
Share about a time when you felt like being generous. What happened?

🌿 Virtue Connection: Integrity means doing what is right even when no one is watching.

About the Story.

This guide is part of the Values & Virtues library, a free collection of 400+ book guides and activities organized around 12 core virtues for children from pre-K to 6th grade. Each guide includes Guiding Questions designed to open a real conversation with your child in 10 minutes or less.