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Title Selections: What Does It Mean to Be Kind? , by Rana DiOrio, is a simple yet profound story illustrating how everyday acts of kindness reflect our shared responsibilities toward one another. It shows how each person has the right to be treated with respect and reminds readers that safeguarding others’ rights goes hand in hand with practicing compassion and respect in our daily lives. Basher Money: How to Save, Spend, and Manage Your Moola! , by Jacob Field and Simon Basher, is a bright, child-friendly guide to personal finance that explains saving, spending, and giving in a way that resonates with young readers. It focuses on each person’s right to access and manage resources, as well as the responsibility to use them ethically and generously, and fosters a sense of justice and stewardship in children. Classroom Ideas: Partner Read & Reflect: After reading, let students brainstorm ways to show kindness or encourage others’ rights to learn. Writing Prompts: Ask students to write about a time they stood up for someone’s rights or fulfilled a responsibility. Role-Playing: Practice scenarios in which students show kindness or help each other succeed.
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Title Selections: Kindness to Share from A to Z , by Todd and Peggy Snow, uses each letter of the alphabet to highlight small acts of generosity, encouraging readers to be mindful of those in need. It underscores our responsibility to reach out and uplift others. Manjhi Moves a Mountain , by Nancy Churnin, is based on a true story of unwavering determination, wherein Manjhi carves a path through a mountain to aid his struggling community. It reminds us of our calling to prioritize and actively support those who are most in need. Classroom Ideas: Reading Stations: Encourage students to discuss how small acts of kindness can create big changes. Service Project Brainstorm: Invite students to propose simple service ideas in their school or local area. Story Reenactment: In groups, retell Manjhi’s story to highlight perseverance.
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