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Activity Guide
MAR/APR 2024
Teaching kindness while
encouraging good
reading habits in children.
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY
KIND TIME
Try this at home, and share with your
Ahhh…the feel child's teachers:
of a spring CASEL Core Competency: Social Awareness,
breeze, the smell Responsible Decision-Making:
of the earth after a
winter’s freeze. In After reading “Shelter Pets on the Move,” ask
this issue, see how cats your child what reasons the article gave for
are enjoying all of spring’s shelter animals moving around the country.
splendor with catios! You’ll meet Do you see a lot of animals in need of homes
students who spring clean for wildlife and where you live? Do you see animals from
learn about our Kind News “Earth Ranger™ other areas finding homes near you?
of the Year” Contest announcement in Visit KindNews.org/kids and read “Five
partnership with Earth Rangers! And it’s Ways to Help Shelter Pets” with your child.
time for new beginnings for shelter pets: Are there items on the list that you’ve
See how they’re criss-crossing the country completed? See if you can identify a new way
for forever homes thanks to dedicated that you could try together. Visit petfinder.org
sheltering and rescue professionals! to find shelters and rescues near you, and
make a plan to help yourselves or to spread
To access an interactive version of this the word about pets in need!
issue online, visit KindNews.org. Check
out our recommended book list at
RedRover.org/books.
RedRover.org/Readers
Did you know that RedRover offers online
Where’s Raja? professional development for educators? Learn more
about the fun and engaging RedRover Readers
RAJA IS HIDING ON PAGE 8! program that uses stories and discussion to help kids
learn about animals and practice the steps for
empathy RedRover.org/Readers.
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