Balto (Family: Littles)

Balto tells the incredible true story of a heroic sled dog whose courage, determination, and sharp instincts saved an entire town from a deadly diphtheria outbreak in 1925. Spellers follow Balto and his team across treacherous Alaskan terrain, facing life-threatening storms, frozen rivers, and towering mountains. The lesson highlights teamwork, endurance, and leadership, while connecting history, geography, and math through real-life challenges. Spellers explore concepts like distance, speed, and time as they calculate journeys and deliveries, while also reflecting on bravery, problem-solving, and heroism. Balto’s story emphasizes how one determined individual—or dog—can make a lasting impact on a community and inspire generations. 
 
This lesson is tailored for Little Learners (ages 3ish-8ish), offering playful content, background knowledge, 3-Board Orange Questions, simple comprehension questions, interactive math problems, and one-word answer pink questions. It's perfect for sparking curiosity and building foundational skills while learning about a fascinating topic.