Arts and Crafts for Kids: Courageous People Who Changed the World

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In this lesson, kids learn about courageous individuals who have made significant impacts on the world, such as Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Malala, and Gandhi. They are encouraged to create their own fun money featuring these inspiring figures, fostering creativity while highlighting the importance of bravery and kindness. The activity not only promotes artistic expression but also inspires children to think about how they can make a difference in the world.
  1. Who is one courageous person you learned about, and what did they do that was brave?
  2. How would you feel if you could make your own money with your favorite courageous person on it?
  3. What is something you can do to be courageous like the people in the article?

Arts and Crafts for Kids: Courageous People Who Changed the World

Have you ever thought about making your own money? Well, today we are going to learn how to create fun money with pictures of courageous people who changed the world!

Meet Some Courageous People

Imagine having your face on money! You’d have to be very special and brave, just like Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln. These are some of the amazing people we learned about in a book called “Courageous People Who Changed the World.”

One of my favorites is Malala. She is a brave girl who helped other girls go to school. And then there’s Gandhi, who showed us how to solve problems peacefully without fighting. Isn’t that cool?

Let’s Make Our Own Money!

Here’s how you can make your own special money at home:

What You Need:
  • Books or printouts
  • Scissors
  • Crayons or markers
Steps to Create Your Money:

Step 1: Draw your courageous person in the middle of your money template. Who will you choose?

Step 2: Decorate your money. You can use any colors you like. Did you know that in the United States, money is often green? Maybe it’s because goblins made it, and they’re green too!

Step 3: Cut out your money and share it with your friends. Imagine buying something with your very own money!

Be Inspired!

Think about how you would feel if someone told you that you couldn’t go to school. It wouldn’t be fair, right? That’s why people like Malala are so important. They help make the world a better place.

Maybe one day, your face will be on money because you did something courageous too! Remember, you have what it takes to change the world.

Explore More Stories

If you want to learn more about amazing people, check out the book “Courageous People Who Changed the World.” It’s full of exciting stories that will inspire you to be brave and kind.

Now, go ahead and create your own money and share it with your friends. Who knows, maybe you’ll inspire someone else to be courageous too!

  • Who is someone you think is courageous, and why do you admire them? Can you think of a time when you were brave like them?
  • If you could put anyone’s face on your special money, who would it be and what makes them special to you?
  • Imagine you had your own money with your picture on it. What would you want people to remember you for, and how would you like to help others?
  1. Design a Courageous Coin: Imagine if you could create a coin with a courageous person on it. Find a small, round object like a bottle cap to trace a circle on paper. Draw a picture of someone brave, like Malala or Gandhi, in the center. Decorate the edges with symbols that represent courage, such as a heart or a star. Share your coin with a family member and explain why you chose that person.

  2. Courageous Acts Journal: Start a journal where you write down or draw pictures of courageous acts you see or do each day. It could be something as simple as helping a friend or trying something new. At the end of the week, share your journal with your class or family and talk about how these acts make the world a better place.

  3. Role-Play a Courageous Story: With a friend or family member, pick a story about a courageous person from the article or the book “Courageous People Who Changed the World.” Act out a scene where the person shows bravery. You can use simple props from around the house. Afterward, discuss how it felt to be in their shoes and what you learned from their courage.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

“I’d like to buy this, please.”
“That will be one million dollars.”
“Oh, are you serious? Good thing I have a one million dollar bill on me!”
“Oh, hey! Victoria and my laundry! We just created money with our favorite courageous people on them. How cool is that?”
“Mine’s Malala.”
“And mine is Gandhi.”
“You have to be pretty influential to have your face on money, as influential as Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln. These are some of the courageous people we learned about in this book called ‘Courageous People Who Changed the World.’ I chose Malala because she helped young girls go to school.”
“I chose Gandhi because he didn’t fight just to get what he wanted; he did it peacefully.”
“That’s a really good reason! I wonder what your reason will be.”

“Here’s what you need to make your own money at home: books, printouts, scissors, crayons or markers.”
“Step one: Draw your courageous person in the middle of your money template.”
[Music]
“How would you feel if people told you that you can’t go to school?”
“I would feel mad, and that wouldn’t be right because I kind of like school.”
“Step two: Decorate your currency. I’m going to do a classic green.”
“Why do you think money is green in the States?”
“Maybe goblins made it, and they’re green.”
“Everybody’s really goblins!”
“Not some other people from history who inspired me are Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln.”
“The reason that I chose Harriet Tubman is because she led younger kids to a better place to live.”
“That is amazing!”
“Step three: Cut out your currency and share with friends.”
[Music]
“Three, two, one!”
“This is amazing!”
“Yours is too, thanks! I want to buy the flowers.”
“Alright, that will be one million dollars.”
“I have one million right here, thank you!”
“This is an expensive flower! If money was this big, they’d need wallets three times the size of regular wallets.”
“I think what we’d have to do to get our face on money is something very courageous. Maybe my face will be on money one day.”
“Hmm, I think you have what it takes! I bet you have what it takes to be a courageous person and change the world too.”
“For some inspiration, check out ‘Courageous People Who Changed the World’ on books. If you don’t have books, what are you waiting for? It’s an ad-free, kid-safe library full of storybooks brought to life. Ask your grown-up and start exploring more fun stories like these!”
“Ready? Share each other’s!”
“Three, two, one!”
“What? I hate the videos of yours! See you next time! Bye-bye!”

This version maintains the essence of the original transcript while removing any informal or unclear phrases.

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