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The First State of Being<\/em>\u00a0by Erin Entrada Kelly takes readers on a heartwarming time-travel adventure that includes a history lesson for the kids and a walk down memory lane for homeschooling parents who grew up in the 1990s! Meet Michael, a young boy burdened by the challenges of a \u201cweighted mind,\u201d as he struggles to make preparations for an uncertain future. When he encounters Ridge, a mysterious time traveler with knowledge of the past\u2014and perhaps the answers Michael has been searching for\u2014his life changes in ways he never expected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":23030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The First State of Being<\/em>\u00a0by Erin Entrada Kelly takes readers on a heartwarming time-travel adventure that includes a history lesson for the kids and a walk down memory lane for homeschooling parents who grew up in the 1990s! Meet Michael, a young boy burdened by the challenges of a \u201cweighted mind,\u201d as he struggles to make preparations for an uncertain future. When he encounters Ridge, a mysterious time traveler with knowledge of the past\u2014and perhaps the answers Michael has been searching for\u2014his life changes in ways he never expected.\r\n\r\nThe First State of Being<\/em>\u00a0is part of the Hearth & Story Fourth Grade thematic series,\u00a0Warmest Welcome<\/strong>. Warmest Welcome takes students on a journey through four novels where characters extend radical hospitality, offering kindness and support in ways that transform both themselves and those around them. These stories explore what it means to truly see the needs of others, act with generosity and empathy, and create spaces of comfort and belonging\u2014even in the most unfamiliar and intimidating circumstances.\r\n\r\nThe four novels share a common thread: they feature characters who open their hearts to others without seeking recognition or reward. Whether welcoming new friends, helping strangers, or offering a hand to those who feel out of place, these characters demonstrate the powerful impact of hospitality. Warmest Welcome encourages students to reflect on the ways they, too, can create a more inclusive and compassionate world, one act of kindness at a time.\r\n\r\nThis complete novel study guide provides everything you need to bring\u00a0The First State of Being<\/em>\u00a0into your homeschool or classroom (except for a copy of the book, of course)!\r\n\r\nIt includes:\r\n\r\n \t