Making a Difference: An Inspirational Book About Kids Changing the World!
Young Change Makers Series
What’s inside...
Making a Difference and Inspiring Kids are two books in a series that aim to inspire young readers to become change makers. Making a Difference introduces children to the concept of taking action to address environmental issues. Inspiring Kids shares stories of youth from around the world who have made a significant impact in various fields such as providing clean water and saving endangered animals. Both books are filled with beautiful illustrations, color photos, interesting facts, and provide ideas on how readers can also become change makers. The series is designed for children aged 7-11 and is perfect for teachers, parents, and caregivers who want to expose children to concepts of diversity, inclusiveness, kindness, and compassion.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is one thing you would change about the world if you could and why?
Which story in the book inspired you the most and in what way?
How do you think teamwork helped the kids in the book achieve their goals?
Can you think of a problem in our community that you would like to help solve?
How do you think kindness can make a difference in the world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own thoughts on a kid from the book who made a difference, highlighting what impressed you about their actions.
Encourage your child to relate the stories to their own experiences by asking if they've ever faced similar situations or felt the same emotions as the characters.
Praise your child's responses and ideas during the discussion to build confidence and reinforce the importance of their thoughts and opinions.
Use examples from the book to discuss the impact of small actions, emphasizing how even little deeds can contribute to big changes.
Suggest creating a small project or goal inspired by the book that you and your child can work on together, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared purpose.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The power of initiative
Explanation: The book showcases various young protagonists taking the first step towards effecting change, inspiring readers that age is not a barrier to making a difference.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to start their own small projects or get involved in community service, showing them that their actions can create positive change.
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: Through stories of kids helping others, the book teaches the importance of understanding and caring about others’ feelings and situations.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to be more considerate and supportive towards their peers, helping create a more inclusive environment at school and home.
Example Lesson: Persistence in the face of challenges
Explanation: Characters in the book often tackle big issues and overcome obstacles, illustrating that persevering is essential to achieve goals.
Real-World Application: Children learn to not give up easily on their goals, whether it be improving in a subject at school or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Collaboration and teamwork
Explanation: Several stories emphasize teamwork, showing how working together can lead to greater impact than working alone.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by participating in team sports, group projects at school, or collaborating with siblings on household tasks.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and taking action
Explanation: The narrative often focuses on children taking responsibility for both small and large scale projects, demonstrating the importance of proactive behavior.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to take ownership of their chores, homework, and other duties, fostering a sense of responsibility from a young age.