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Getting through the ups and downs of life is more easily navigated if kids have supportive friends, neighbors, and adults cheering them on! Knowing that you “matter”—and can make a difference—reinforces self-esteem, confidence, and perseverance. Meet Heline Bridges who took action to recognize difference makers by honoring them with blue ribbons! Discover how her organization has impacted millions of lives across the globe. Think about people you know who deserve recognition, learn how to acquire blue ribbons you can distribute, and prepare for your own Blue Ribbon Acknowledgment Ceremony. By recognizing how much others matter, you, too, will make a difference!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about the Blue Ribbon organization
- understand the story behind “Who I am Makes a Difference”
- meet difference makers
- make a personal list of Blue Ribbon candidates
- learn about the Blue Ribbon Acknowledgment Ceremony
- use the newspaper to demonstrate how YOU make a difference
- complete a pie graph
- write to someone about why they matter
- share your written story with the local newspaper
7 page PDF
