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Making a Difference: An Inspirational Book About Kids Changing the World!
Last updated Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Author: Stacy C. Bauer
Illustrator: Emanuela Ntamack
Date of Publication: 2021
ISBN: 978-1737389002
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Sep. 2023
Synopsis:
Making a Difference is the first book in the new, inspirational nonfiction children's book series Young Change Makers . It is filled with stories of kids who are making the world a better place by following their hearts and chasing their dreams. Whether planting a billion trees, bringing joy to others through music, fundraising for sick children or starting an inclusive dance team, these determined youth are using their talents to do amazing things!
Packed with beautiful illustrations, color photos and interesting facts, these inspiring stories prove that you're never too young to make a difference!
| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What are some ways the world can a better place?
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Do you know anyone at school or in your community that is making the world a better place?
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Do you believe you can change the world to be a better place?
Vocabulary:
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Change (verb); to make radically different
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Inspire (verb p. 5); to influence, move, or guide
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Advocate (noun p. 8); one who supports or promotes the interst of cause
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Conservation (noun p. 14); a careful preservation and protection of natural resource (ie. water or wildlife conservation)
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Which story inspired you the most?
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How can you be a change maker?
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Turn your Inspirations into Crafts! Kids can draw or create designs based on the children that inspired them from the book. This includes drawing microscopes, baked goods (cookies, cakes, etc), frogs, etc. Use construction or tissue paper and markers, crayons, or pencils to align the inspiration with the craft.
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In each chapter there is a drawing of each child dressed as their idea or role as a person who is making a difference. For example, Ava in chapter 1 is drawn as scientist. Have students think of problem they want to help and then draw themselves as that role. For example if a student wants to help with wildfires, suggest they draw themselves as a firefighter.
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Have students draw or create with other supplies (if available) their own invention that they think will help solve a problem.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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