Wednesday
Tell the children the story of Hiawatha. If possible, read the whole part of the poem relating to Hiawatha’s childhood. Have the children read the portion of the poem quoted here.
Thursday
What sounds did Hiawatha like to hear on summer evenings? What did he think the pine tree said? The water? What did he call the firefly? What is the firefly’s candle? Who taught Hiawatha the song about the firefly?
What did Hiawatha learn from the birds? Who taught him their names? How did he discover their secrets? What secrets are mentioned? What did he call the birds?
Friday
What did Hiawatha call the firefly? Why did he call the firefly, “Little, dancing, white-fire creature”?
What is the difference between “brakes” and “bushes”?
What did Hiawatha call the robin? The bluebird? The squirrel?