English Language Arts
- The child learned about storytelling and narrative structure through the activity. They had to follow the clues and piece together the hidden figures' stories.
- They practiced reading comprehension as they had to read and understand the clues provided in order to find the hidden figures.
- The activity helped improve their vocabulary as they encountered new words in the clues and descriptions of the hidden figures.
- The child also developed their critical thinking skills by analyzing the information given and making connections to uncover the hidden figures.
For continued development related to the activity, encourage the child to create their own "hidden figures" stories. They can write short narratives or even draw illustrations to accompany their stories. This will further enhance their storytelling abilities and imagination.
Book Recommendations
- Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly: This book tells the inspiring true story of four Black women mathematicians who helped NASA launch men into space.
- Who Was Walt Disney? by Whitney Stewart: This biography introduces young readers to the life and achievements of Walt Disney, the creator of beloved Disney characters and theme parks.
- Disney's A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L'Engle and Hope Larson: This graphic novel adaptation of the classic novel takes readers on a magical journey through space and time.
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