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The Flowers in Grandma's Garden Older Learner's Activity Guide
For ages 8–11
This engaging companion to The Flowers in Grandma’s Garden: A Bailey & Buttons Story invites older readers to reflect more deeply on the story’s lessons about confidence, belonging, and embracing one’s unique gifts.
Created by Rebecca Donze, a veteran teacher and instructional coach, in collaboration with Dr. Julie McDonnell, this guide offers meaningful learning experiences that blend literacy, empathy, and personal growth.
Inside you’ll find:
Thought-provoking discussion and journaling questions
Creative writing and drawing prompts
Vocabulary and comprehension exercises
Character reflection and emotion-mapping activities
Ideal for parents, teachers, and counselors, this resource supports social-emotional learning (SEL) and encourages students to see themselves — and others — as beautifully unique and loved.
For ages 8–11
This engaging companion to The Flowers in Grandma’s Garden: A Bailey & Buttons Story invites older readers to reflect more deeply on the story’s lessons about confidence, belonging, and embracing one’s unique gifts.
Created by Rebecca Donze, a veteran teacher and instructional coach, in collaboration with Dr. Julie McDonnell, this guide offers meaningful learning experiences that blend literacy, empathy, and personal growth.
Inside you’ll find:
Thought-provoking discussion and journaling questions
Creative writing and drawing prompts
Vocabulary and comprehension exercises
Character reflection and emotion-mapping activities
Ideal for parents, teachers, and counselors, this resource supports social-emotional learning (SEL) and encourages students to see themselves — and others — as beautifully unique and loved.

