“Water is life.”
I would use this if it aligned with our curriculum and the topic for that week
I would use this if it aligned with our curriculum and the topic for that week
so-soI liked how this was a true story. It was heartbreaking hearing both kids stories
“I am Princess Gie Gie. My kingdom…the African sky, so wide and so close. I can touch the sharp edges of the stars.”
In my classroom, this book could be used to discuss global citizenship, empathy, and the importance of resources, helping students understand cultural diversity and environmental issues.
pickThe book was published in 2016 and received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children. It is a realistic fiction picture book about Gie Gie, a young girl in Africa who dreams of having clean water readily available but must journey long distances to collect it for her village. The story is inspired by the childhood experiences of model and activist Georgie Badiel and highlights the global water crisis.
pickWe Are Water Protectors tells the story of a young Indigenous girl who fights to protect her community's water from pollution. The book highlights the connection between water and life, inspiring kids to care for the environment.
You could use this in a lesson by discussing the importance of water and how to protect it. Use questions to spark conversation about environmental issues and encourage students to express their thoughts through art or projects.
