Classroom Mural: Be You!

Create a wall mural where each student draws themselves with their unique features and a self-affirmation message.

Letter to Lovie

Students write (or dictate) a letter to Lovie encouraging him or sharing what they admire about his story.

Kindness Chain

Create a classroom chain of compliments or acts of kindness inspired by how Lovie handled being teased.

My Hair, My Story

Students draw a self-portrait and write a sentence or dictate a story about what makes their hair special.

Find the Clue

Ask students to find clues in the pictures or text that tell how Lovie feels even if it’s not stated directly. For example: When the kids laugh and yank his dreadlocks at school, ask students: What do you think Lovie is feeling here?  Why do you think he pulled his...