Buzzing is BEE-lieving
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
K
1
2
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area:
Civil society
Focus Question
In what ways can young people positively or negatively affect their community?
Photo credit: Bees Through Glass by Martin LaBar is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Inspired by the book Buzzy the Bumblebee, the children brainstorm words of encouragement that help build each other up. A simulation helps them see the bonds of a positive community make them stronger, while unkind words can weaken the whole community.
Service Experience
Children may put words of encouragement up in a public space to share their message of "kindness makes a strong community."
Lessons in This Unit
Sometimes we let negative words of others or our own doubts stop us from doing what we know we can. Children reflect on the importance of positive words and actions to make a strong community.