The Little Book of Little Activists by Penguin Young Readers

Children will write their very own poem about the beauty in diversity. This activity asks children to discuss what diversity is and why the world is a better place because of all the different people in it. Use these activities to explore what diversity is with your child and make sure to provide examples of how people’s differences can make a positive change in the world.

The message is clear: kids who are informed about race and differences are more inclusive and ready to fight against injustice when they see it. Make sure not to confuse his message with the “kids are colorblind” trope, which has been disproven by research. called upon people to love each other regardless of skin color. Here are five ways you can help your child begin to understand the complexity of the civil rights movement while empowering them to become change-agents: They also need to understand the greater concepts and messages that civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. If we are going to empower our kids to be changemakers then they have to understand that change isn’t easy and it involves a lot of risk-taking, mistakes, and hard work. (MLK) helped to lead.Īlthough well-intentioned, the lessons and stories we use to teach kids about MLK are often standalone entities, disconnected from the regular curriculum in the classroom. Day to lesson plans and literacy activities that revolve around peaceful protests, unpacking the famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and other scratch-the-surface attempts to teach kids about the legacy and complexity of the civil rights movement Martin Luther King, Jr. Schools around the United States often dedicate the days leading up to Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Little Book of Little Activists by Penguin Young Readers