by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Organize research teams of students to learn about various agencies that supply humanitarian aid to refugee and IDP camps, war-torn areas and street children. The following are just a few examples; brainstorm with students to add to this list. UNHCR (United Nations...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Remind students that Shauzia hadn’t seen her face in a mirror for years. Have students sit in circles, in groups, and take turns calling out things that Shauzia and the street children do not have. Encourage them to identify items that relate to the book, such as the...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Have students create a “split-screen” picture that shows one of the great contrasts based on the book, such as the contrast between what the American children do and what the street children do; the ocean of Shauzia’s dreams and the “ocean” in the camp; Shauzia’s...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Have students create a playlist whose titles correspond to each chapter. Have them write a brief description of each selection and why they chose it for that chapter. Have them share their ideas in small groups.
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Discuss Shauzia’s prized possession — the picture of the lavender field in France. Ask students to draw or paint a picture that they would similarly keep as a reminder of their own hopes or dreams, something that would sustain them through very difficult times. Have...
