Each month, I’ll spotlight a book-based educational activity teachers and homeschooling parents can use with their students. These activities are pulled from the educators’ guides developed for my books by author and former educator Marcie Colleen. You can download the full A TRUE WONDER educator’s guide here.
Every day we are surrounded by people who quietly fight for the common good or stand up for what they believe is right. These outstanding individuals show what the power one person has to impact our neighborhoods and communities.
Who are the superheroes in your community? Interview and write a report or make a presentation about someone in your own community who you think makes a positive impact. This can be done as a whole class, in groups, or as individuals. Here are some things you can discuss:
- Why you believe this person to be a hero to the neighborhood and community.
- Describe the person activity/activities that significantly benefitted their neighborhood.
- How long has the hero contributed to the neighborhood? What was their most recent activity?
- Describe the creative and innovative methods used by the hero to benefit their neighborhood.
- Include any other interesting information relevant to the hero’s activities.
- What is this hero’s impact to the neighborhood and/or community at large? Include documentation such as pamphlets, articles, presentations, photographs, newsclippings, letters of support, etc. if applicable.
Present these reports to the class. Invite the heroes for a “Real Life Wonder” celebration.
Kirsten W. Larson 