Here is a post that I just found from a local author reading aloud her latest book
"The Breaking News". We own it in our Library, but of course we can't access it right now. This is a great story that can help calm some fears for students who may be feeling a little anxious during these strange times. I hope that you enjoy this, and if you do a followup activity please send me a pic of your work at linda_coviello@bedfordps.org and I will share it here and with the author.
Thx,
Ms. C
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
When devastating news rattles a young girl’s community, her normally attentive parents and neighbors are suddenly exhausted and distracted. At school, her teacher tells the class to look for the helpers—the good people working to make things better in big and small ways. She wants more than anything to help in a BIG way, but maybe she can start with one small act of kindness instead . . . and then another, and another. Small things can compound, after all, to make a world of difference.
The Breaking News by Sarah Lynne Reul touches on themes of community, resilience, and optimism with an authenticity that will resonate with readers young and old.
Visit the author's website at Sarah Lynne Reul: Author, Illustrator, Animator
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS, FAMILIES & TEACHERS:
- Educator & Family Discussion Guide PDFs from the Anti-Defamation League
- Consider creating a project around “one small thing” that you can do for your community: grow flowers to share, set up a Little Free Library, or create a collaborative art project with others.
- Printable flowerpot PDF (click here) drawing sheet
