Kids Fight Plastic: How to be a #2minutesuperhero
Samen ... de baas Series
What’s inside...
Samen plastic de baas is een kleurrijk non-fictieboek voor kinderen vanaf 8 jaar, met vijftig missies om het gebruik van plastic te verminderen. Onze planeet zit in de problemen! Plastic is overal: we hebben nieuwe superhelden nodig om het te bestrijden en onze oceanen, en uiteindelijk de aarde, te redden. In Samen plastic de baas ontdek je hoe je een #2minutensuperheld kunt worden: voltooi de missies om plastic te verminderen en verklein je ecologische voetafdruk thuis, op school en in je leefomgeving. De leuke #2minutenaanpak in de vorm van vijftig ‘superheldenmissies,’ biedt kinderen vanaf 8 jaar een eenvoudige manier om het verschil te maken. Samen zorgen we voor een groenere wereld!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some simple ways we can reduce plastic use in our daily lives?
How do you feel when you see plastic waste in nature?
Can you think of a time when you made a decision that helped the environment?
What are some items we use every day that could be replaced with more eco-friendly options?
How can you be a #2minutesuperhero in our community?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, briefly explain what plastic pollution is and why it's important to talk about it.
While reading, pause to let your child absorb the illustrations and ask them what they see.
Relate the book's situations to your child’s daily experiences, like choosing reusable bags or bottles.
After reading, encourage your child to come up with one small daily action to reduce plastic use.
Praise your child's ideas and efforts to be mindful about plastic use, emphasizing their role in making a big difference.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Environmental Stewardship
Explanation: The book educates children on the importance of reducing plastic waste to protect our planet.
Real-World Application: Children can participate in local clean-up events and practice recycling at home and school.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Kids are taught that everyone, including themselves, has a part to play in maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of our environment.
Real-World Application: Children can take on simple tasks like ensuring they dispose of waste properly and encouraging their peers to do the same.
Example Lesson: Impact of Individual Actions
Explanation: Through various scenarios, the book illustrates how small, consistent actions can lead to significant positive changes.
Real-World Application: Kids can adopt habits like using reusable bottles and bags, thereby reducing their plastic footprint.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The book challenges children to think critically about how they can make a difference in combating plastic pollution.
Real-World Application: Children can brainstorm and implement solutions to reduce waste in their schools, like starting a recycling program.
Example Lesson: Empowerment
Explanation: ‘Kids Fight Plastic’ inspires kids to believe in their ability to make change and empowers them to take action.
Real-World Application: Encouraging active participation in community and school-based environmental initiatives, fostering a sense of achievement and self-confidence.