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Activity GuidesKindergarten–3rd Grade

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APPRECIATE – CARE – COLLABORATE

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These books show characters learning how to appreciate parts of their life that they might nothave valued before as well as how we can appreciate different identities and experiences. Tocheck them out, place a hold online at or call Ask NYPL (917-275-6975). If you are at abranch, ask a librarian how to place a hold. Books marked with a are available as e-books.

BOOKS WE LOVE

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Everything NaomiLovedby Katie Yamasaki & IanLendler, illus. by KatieYamasaki

Black Is a RainbowColorby Angela Joy, illus. byEkua Holmes

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Find a way to say thank you and show appreciation to the people who help yourcommunity such as grocery store workers, mail carriers, and sanitation workers.

Name three things you appreciate about yourself! What are you good at? What makes youspecial?

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Brick by Brickby Heidi WoodwardSheffield

The Undefeatedby Kwame Alexander,illus. by Kadir Nelson

Gracias/Thanksby Pat Mora, illus. byJohn Parra

My Heart Fills WithHappinessby Monique Gray Smith,illus. by Julie Flett

Saturdayby Oge Mora

All the Worldby Liz Garton Scanlon,illus. by Marla Frazee

Here and Nowby Julia Denos, illus. byE. B. Goodale

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On the next few pages you’ll find tips, books we love, andactivities all about appreciation. Appreciation can mean showinggratitude or thinking about what you respect and value.

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Think about what the word “appreciate” means: to value, admire, or respect something. Now think of threethings (people, places, or objects) you really appreciate. In your mini scrapbook below, describe why youappreciate these things. Then either draw a picture or find photos that remind you of these things! With thehelp of an adult, cut the squares below into four separate pieces, then glue or staple them together.

SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION IN A MINI SCRAPBOOK


MY

APPRECIATION

SCRAPBOOK

I appreciate _________________________

because _____________________________.

I appreciate _________________________

because _____________________________.

I appreciate _________________________

because _____________________________.

Cut out the item below along the solid outer lines. Then fold the dotted lines inward. Using a hole punch orscissors (with the help of a grown-up), make small holes at the top of each triangle. Take a few moments andthink about someone you appreciate. Write or draw something that you appreciate about them on each of thefour triangles. Turn the paper over and decorate the outside of the pyramid however you want!

When it’s decorated, it’s time to assemble. Flip the paper back over so you can see what you wrote. With thehelp of an adult, run a piece of string or ribbon through the holes, gently pulling the triangles together so thatthe lettered flaps are hidden inside and tie into a bow. Now it’s time to share it with the person you appreciate!


APPRECIATE OTHERS BY CREATING AN ORIGAMI GIFT BOX

IAPPRECIATE

YOU!

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A B

B

CC

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For extra appreciation,put a small item or

sweet treat inside thepyramid before tying

the bow.

APPRECIATION BOARD GAME Play a game to practice appreciatingthings around you and staying positive,either by yourself or with friends andfamily!

First find a toy or small object to playwith and put it at the start of the gameboard. You could also draw yourself or acharacter and move that along the board.

Next, write the numbers 1, 2, and 3 onthree separate slips of paper. Shufflethem and pick a number to decide howmany spaces to move each turn.

When you land on a frown, dosomething to turn that frown intoa smile like . . . saying somethingsilly or singing or dancing to afavorite song. If you’re ever feelingsad or down in your real life, thisis a trick you can try!


Appreciation Success!

StartHere!

For every blank space,say something youappreciate out loud! Itcould be a person, anexperience, an object,or something else!

Play until everyonereaches AppreciationSuccess!

These books give us examples of how to show care to others and to ourselves. To check themout, place a hold online at or call Ask NYPL (917-275-6975). If you are at a branch, aska librarian how to place a hold. Books marked with a are available as e-books.

Showing care for others means understanding what they need and how you can help them.One of the easiest ways to do this is by asking a question: Is there anything I can do tohelp you today?

Notice the feelings and emotions of characters in the books that you read. What could youdo to show care for them when they need help or are scared or sad?

BOOKS WE LOVE

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Each Kindnessby Jacqueline Woodson,illus. by E. B. Lewis

I Walk withVanessa: A Storyabout a Simple Actof Kindnessby Kerascoët

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We Are WaterProtectorsby Carole Lindstrom, illus.by Michaela Goade

Evelyn Del Rey IsMoving Awayby Meg Medina, illus. bySonia Sánchez

You Matterby Christian Robinson

The RabbitListenedby Cori Doerrfeld

Be Kindby Pat Zietlow Miller,illus. by Jen Hill

Last Stop onMarket Streetby Matt de la Peña, illus.by Christian Robinson

Malala's MagicPencilby Malala Yousafzai,illus. by Kerascoët

On the next few pages you’ll find tips, books we love, andactivities all about showing care. Caring means paying attentionto the needs of others (as well as your own) and then doingsomething to help.


The kind actions we take show how much we care about others. Track your family’s impact bycreating a chain of things you have done to help others. What results is a beautiful celebrationof CARE in your home—the longer the chain, the greater your impact!

SHOW CARE BY CREATING A FAMILY CARE CHAIN


1. Cut alongthe dottedlines tocreate thestrips thatwill makeyour chain.

2. On each strip of paper, write some ofthe things you and your familymembers have done for each other, andfor the people around you. Big or small,every action matters! (Examples: helpedto set the dinner table, said hello to ourneighbor Mrs. Cole.)

3. Join the two hearts atthe end of the firststrip. This creates thefirst loop. Next, put thesecond strip throughthe first loop and jointhe hearts. Keep going!

Continue making your caring chain by using recycled paper for new strips! How long can you make it?

Choose to be X or O and do the “caring act” in order to take that space.The winner is the player with three in a row. Grab a pencil, paper, and abook and get ready to GO!

TIC-TAC-SHOW...CARE!


Say somethingnice about

your opponent

Ask youropponent how

they are feelingand why

Make youropponent

laugh

Draw a pictureof your

favorite thingto do together

Read a booktogether

Smile

Give youropponent a

high five

Tell youropponent why

they areawesome

Think of yourown caring act

and do it

Sad

Scared

Upset

Do you loveto dance?

How is theweather outside?

Is there anyoneyou can spend

time with?

I do! Not really

I do!

Go outsideand get some

fresh air!

Observe yoursurroundingsand explore.

Pick a windowin your home

and drawwhat you see.

Is it daytimeor nighttime?

Do you seeany people or

animals?

Read a goodbook!

Take yourfavorite bookoff the shelfor borrow a

new title fromthe library!

Time for adance party!

Put on yourfavorite

tunes, get up,and move!

That's OK!

Find a specialplace to takea seat, closeyour eyes,and think

about a placeyou wouldlike to be.

Try to focuson taking

deep breaths.

It sounds likea great time

to spendsome time

with others!

Play a gametogether ortake a nice

walk.

CARE FOR YOURSELF USING THIS CHART


How are you feeling?

It'sbeautiful!

It's notnice out.

Do you liketo draw?

That's notreally my

thing.

I'd ratherbe alone

right now.

There is!

Bonus: Theactivities at thebottom can be

done at any timeno matter how

you feel!

Follow the arrows on this chart to choose an activity to do basedon how you are feeling!

These books are some of our favorites titles that give us examples of collaboration in action. Tocheck them out, place a hold online at or call Ask NYPL (917-275-6975). If you are at abranch, ask a librarian how to place a hold. Books marked with a are available as e-books.

Maybe SomethingBeautifulby F. Isabel Campoy andTheresa Howell, illus. byRafael López

Try acting out a story with a friend or a family member. You can act out the story you writeon page 4 of this activity packet or a story from one of your favorite books. Work togetherto assign roles, find costumes, and gather props!

Helping a family member with a home project or a chore can make you feel good. Workingas a team also makes the chore go faster! Try saying, “Can I help you with that?”

BOOKS WE LOVE

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Harlem Grownby Tony Hillery, illus. byJessie Hartland

Drawn Togetherby Minh Lê, illus. by DanSantat

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Going Placesby Peter and PaulReynolds

Grace Goes toWashingtonby Kelly DiPucchio, illus.by LeUyen Pham

Mighty, MightyConstruction Siteby Sherri Duskey Rinker,illus. by Tom Lichtenheld

Bilal Cooks Daalby Aisha Saeed, illus. byAnoosha Syed

Layla and the Bots:Happy Pawsby Vicky Fang, illus. byChristine Nishiyama

The Little Guysby Vera Brosgol

On the next few pages you’ll find tips, books we love, andactivities all about collaborating. Collaborating means sharing acommon goal and working together with other people onprojects, ideas, and tasks.


Follow the simple prompts to get started, then let your imagination lead the way! When youhave completed your line, pass this page to a family member (or friend!) and see what theycome up with.

WRITE A COLLABORATIVE FAMILY STORY


Once upon a time,

One day,

On the way,

Suddenly,

Then,

And

They saw

They heard

Finally,

THE END!

Finally,

Now, you can write a story about Patience and the new companion that you haveboth created for them. Hint: If you need more room, you can always use a blanksheet of paper to continue their adventure!

Help us complete our drawing of our lion friend, Patience! Next to them is a space where youand a friend can create your own collaborative creature. One of you can draw the bottom andone of you can draw the top. Don’t forget to give them a name!

CREATE A COLLABORATIVE DRAWING

Patience and wanted to go on an adventure!

They decided to

Then,

But then,


COLLABORATE BY CREATING A FAMILY QUILT


Think about what collaboration means: workingtogether, sharing thoughts and ideas, combining,and uniting. With the help of an adult, cut out thefour square patches below and hand out eachsquare patch to a friend or family member,keeping one for yourself. Together you willcollaborate to create one quilt. If you want toinclude more people in your quilt, cut outadditional squares from a new piece of paper.

Decorate your square, or write things on itthat represent you. Here are some ideas:What is a hobby you like? What do you loveabout yourself? What is something that youbelieve in? When everyone has finisheddecorating and writing, glue or staple thesquare patches together. Each square willrepresent something about you and yourfamily and friends.

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