Thanks, Heroes & Heroines

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Why?

Heroes and heroines are people who step up to help in stressful, challenging times. Connect with helpers by creating a card to express your thanks.

Steps

  1. 1. Who are your heroes and heroines? Brainstorm a list of people who lent you or someone you know a helping hand. What people are helping others anywhere in the world? Write your list with Crayola Washable Markers.
  2. 2. Choose one person on your list to thank. Fold construction paper in half to make your card.
  3. 3. Draw pictures or write words on the front with Crayola Crayons and your markers. Cut out paper shapes with Crayola Scissors and attach them to the card with a Crayola Glue Stick if you wish. Add details and lots of color.
  4. 4. Open the card and write words of thanks. Sign your name. Give or mail your card to your hero or heroine.

adaptations

Create a class book of heroes and heroines. Design at least one page each. Share the book with your families. Invite them to add people who have helped them.

How can you step up and help others? Become a hero/heroine yourself!

Children who have disabilities may appreciate assistance with folding, cutting, or writing. Encourage other students to help.

Assessment: Each child creates and delivers a colorful card with kind words of gratitude.

benefits

Children brainstorm a list of their heroes and heroines.

Children design and produce a card of thanks for their hero or heroine.

Children connect with helpers by sharing their thanks.

grades

Grades 1 to 3
Grades 4 to 6
Special Needs

subjects

Language Arts
Social Studies
Visual Arts

time

30 to 60 minutes

curriculum standards links

US: Research U.S. Standards
UK: Research UK Standards
Canada: Research Canada Standards

safety guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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