Gather some everyday objects (spoon, hat, pencil, book, etc.). Have the students form a circle to play “This is not a spoon”. Take an everyday object (spoon, pencil, hat) and pass it around the circle. When the student gets the object they say, “This is not a ______...
As a class, share examples of ways to speak feelings in a positive way. For example, create a fill-in-the-blank chart like the one below: I feel_____________ when you__________. Have students practice speaking their feelings to one another using the above sentence...
Blow up a balloon to the stress point as you discuss with children how it feels inside when you start to get angry or upset. Ask what will happen if you keep blowing air into the balloon. Compare the popping of the balloon to what happens if we get so angry that we...
Have students create a “Malali” award to give to Parvana for her courage. The award (e.g., medal, plaque, plate, trophy or statue) should represent the Malali story in some way. Students will also write and present a brief speech describing something Parvana did that...
Have students make a video of a series of interviews with people who have read The Breadwinner. Encourage them to prepare interview questions that ask about the novel’s themes, the author’s style, thoughts on characters, favorite scenes and so on. English Language...
