Reading Roots: Nia’s Sweetgrass Surprise K-2
$20
Join SankofaSpirit Reading Roots™ for a heartwarming reading adventure exploring Gullah Geechee culture through the original story Nia’s Sweetgrass Surprise.
Designed for learners in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this 45-minute live online class combines storytelling, literacy and cultural exploration in an engaging, age-appropriate experience.
As Nia learns sweetgrass basketmaking from her grandmother, children discover how knowledge, family stories and traditions can travel from one generation to the next.
During this class, learners will:
📖 Enjoy an interactive read-aloud of Nia’s Sweetgrass Surprise
🌾 Learn about Gullah Geechee culture and living traditions
🧺 Discover the cultural importance of sweetgrass basketmaking
🗺️ Locate the South Carolina Lowcountry and the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
💬 Build vocabulary connected to the story
🤔 Practice reading comprehension through guided discussion
🔎 Explore through NOTICE → WONDER → CONNECT
💛 Reflect on what it means to LEARN → CARRY → SHARE
✏️ Receive a printable take-home extension activity
No prior knowledge is needed. Learners only need to bring their curiosity and imagination!
This class is a great fit for young readers who enjoy stories, family connections, cultural discovery and learning about the world around them.
Private Group Bookings
Private live classes are available for groups of up to five learners, including homeschool groups, learning pods, families and online-school communities.
Your group may request a preferred:
Date and time
Grade level
Reading Roots™ story
Contact SankofaSpirit to arrange a private group class. info@sankofaspirit.com
Registration closes the day before each class so families can receive the live-class link and printable activity materials before the session begins.