FREE RESOURCES
For Parents & Teachers
The Clara stories are designed to open gentle conversations — about curiosity, fairness, patience, and thoughtful growing up. These free guides are here to help extend those moments beyond the page. Whether you are reading at home, in a classroom, or in a small group, you’ll find simple discussion prompts and reflective activities to deepen understanding in a natural, age-appropriate way. Each resource is designed to feel supportive — not instructional — encouraging meaningful conversation while preserving the warmth of the story.
Clara and the Invisible Coins
A Story About Honesty, Trust, and Seeing Clearly A printable parent & teacher guide for ages 6–9. This guide extends conversations about honesty, transparency, and the importance of shared understanding. It helps children explore why trust matters and how clarity strengthens relationships and communities. • Recommended age range • Core themes and learning objectives • Discussion questions about honesty and fairness • Reflection prompts for home or classroom • Simple extension activities
Clara and the Fair Play Rules
A Story About Promises, Rules, and Playing Fair A printable parent & teacher guide for ages 6–9. This guide supports conversations about integrity, shared agreements, and why rules exist. It encourages children to think about fairness, responsibility, and what happens when everyone agrees to play by the same rules. • Recommended age range • Core themes and learning objectives • Discussion questions about trust and cooperation • Real-life connection prompts • Group and classroom activities
Clara and the Cloud Bank
A Story About Balance and Different Ways to Grow A printable parent & teacher guide for ages 6–9. This guide helps children explore the idea that growth can happen in more than one way. It encourages thoughtful conversations about balance, diversity of approaches, and how different strengths can work together. • Recommended age range • Core themes and learning objectives • Comparison and systems-thinking prompts • Reflection questions • Creative extension activities
Clara and the Thinking Machine
A Story About Questions, Curiosity, and Learning to Think Wisely A printable parent & teacher guide for ages 6–9. This guide helps extend conversations about curiosity, responsibility, and how we use tools thoughtfully. It encourages children to ask better questions, think critically, and understand that machines can help us — but people guide them. • Recommended age range • Core themes and learning objectives • Discussion questions for home or classroom • Reflection prompts about curiosity and decision-making • Creative extension activities
Clara and the Little Tin Jar
A Story About Patience, Choices, and Growing Something Over Time A printable parent & teacher guide for ages 6–9. This guide supports conversations about saving, waiting, and making thoughtful choices. It helps children understand how small, steady actions can grow into something meaningful over time. • Recommended age range • Core themes and learning objectives • Discussion questions about patience and goal-setting • Real-life connection prompts • Simple classroom and home activities
How can these resources help?
Encourage emotional growth and a love of reading through gentle, engaging activities.
Family reading time
Encourages shared moments of connection, conversation, and meaningful bonding.
Classroom reading corners
Supports calm, focused reading while reinforcing thoughtful themes.
Homeschool lessons
Enhances learning with engaging activities that nurture imagination and reflection.
Bedtime wind-down routines
Creates a peaceful transition into rest with gentle, comforting storytelling.