Henry Ford
Famous people in transportation Series
What’s inside...
A biography of Henry Ford, the man whose Model T automobile made the gasoline powered car affordable to Americans.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-4
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Henry Ford's inventions change the way people live and work?
What qualities do you think made Henry Ford successful?
Can you think of a modern invention that has had a similar impact on society as the assembly line?
What challenges do you think Henry Ford faced during his career, and how did he overcome them?
If you could invent something that would help people, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them how different life would be without cars.
Discuss the importance of perseverance and innovation, drawing parallels to challenges they face in school or life.
Use real-life examples of assembly lines, like in a kitchen or during chores, to help them understand the concepts better.
Help them connect the historical impact of Ford’s inventions to modern day technology advancements.
Prompt them to imagine and articulate their own inventions, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance and determination
Explanation: The story illustrates Henry Ford's journey of inventing cars, showcasing his determination and perseverance through various challenges and failures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by not giving up easily when confronted with difficulties in school or personal projects.
Example Lesson: Innovation and creativity
Explanation: Henry Ford’s story emphasizes his innovative thinking, particularly his development of the assembly line that revolutionized manufacturing.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to think creatively and explore innovative solutions in their tasks and playtime activities.
Example Lesson: The importance of setting goals
Explanation: The book discusses how Henry Ford set clear, ambitious goals for himself, which guided his work and achievements.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to set their own goals, big or small, to help guide their academic and personal pursuits.
Example Lesson: Learning from failure
Explanation: Henry Ford encountered numerous setbacks, but each time he used these as learning opportunities which ultimately led to his success.
Real-World Application: This teaches kids that failures are just stepping stones to success and that they should use their setbacks as learning opportunities.
Example Lesson: Hard work pays off
Explanation: Through the depiction of Ford's tireless work ethic, the book instills the value of hard work and its correlation with success.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to apply themselves diligently in their studies and other endeavors with the understanding that effort leads to achievement.