Lessons from the Coop

As Little Chick explores the coop, Mama Hen and her friends teach her important life lessons. By learning social skills like compassion, gratitude, thoughtfulness, and perseverance, Little Chick is able to work cooperatively with all the members of the coop. By answering open-ended questions, children can learn along with the animals as Little Chick becomes a very social little chicken! About the Author Stacy DeCorsey is an elementary school principal in Minnesota where she enjoys hosting "Farm Friends Fridays." With twenty-five years of educational experience, a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, DeCorsey was voted Minnesota National Distinguished Principal of the year. She has two grown children and lives with her husband on a small hobby farm with twenty-eight chickens, six ducks, and two dogs.