Parent and Teacher guide Karkarah which translates from Arabic as “tickling” deals with the day-to-day life of Yasar, a child with Down syndrome. In this story, Yasar tells us about his family, his feelings, and his day-to-day activities. In this heartwarming story, Yasar tells us that he is no different from us and would love to be our friend.
Points for discussion: -What are Yassar’s favorite things? – What are your favorite things? -What are the things that bother Yassar? -What are the things that bother you? – What do you have in common with Yassar? – What does Yassar sometimes do that bothers other kids? – Do you sometimes do things that bother people? – What does Down syndrome mean? Is it a hereditary disease? Can you be treated for it? – How are you different from other people in your class? – Does it make you feel happy or sad that you differ from other people? Why?