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Activity Guide





                                                                            MAR/APR 2025


                                                                     Teaching kindness and
                                                                     encouraging a love for
                                                                       reading in children.



                                                                          BOOK NOOK



                           KIND TIME                                 THE HIKE
                                                                      Written and illustrated by Alison Farrell
                           April is upon                              Recommended for preschool - grade 2
                           us, and that                               A new addition to the RedRover Readers
                         means Earth                                   program! From the publisher: The Hike is a
                        Month! We’re                                   plucky and sweet adventure story about
                     excited to introduce                         three intrepid young female explorers who set out
              you to our Kind News “Earth           to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. This spirited picture
                                                    book is filled with lyrical language that captures the majesty of the
         Ranger of the Year,” Hannah                natural world, coupled with a fun narrative.
         Cooper of Nacogdoches, Texas!
         Students are also in for inspiring         • Features a glossary and scientific backmatter
         words from Austin Picinich,                •  ncludes a sketchbook by one of the characters that highlights
                                                     I
         creator of Save Our Salmon (SOS)            discoveries the girls make along the trail
         mural series in the Pacific                •  Abundant labels throughout for learning about various plants
         Northwest. We have an                       and animals
         eco-friendly DIY cat toy, and the          THE HIKE © 2019 BY CHRONICLE BOOKS
         story of a new beginning for one
         very special senior dog. Happy
         spring, everyone!
                                                    SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY:
                                                    TRY THIS AT HOME!

        To access an interactive version of         CASEL Core Competencies: Responsible Decision-Making,
        this issue online, visit KindNews.          Social Awareness, Self-Awareness
        org. Check out our recommended              After reading “Pals of the Planet,” ask your child about their answers
        book list at RedRover.org/books.            to Kind Question #1. Think about your own interests and skills, and
                                                    brainstorm together how you both might help animals and people
                                                    where you live. Do you see litter in your parks and other outdoor
                                                    spaces like Hannah did? Do animals need help in other ways? See
                                                    what topics come up, and learn more together through Internet
                                                    research or by asking community groups such as your local shelters,
                                                    humane societies, wildlife centers, and land trusts.

                                                    Then, decide together: What activities could you carry out? Which
                                                    are great ideas, but would not use your skills, or might require funds
        A PUBLICATION OF                            or more people? Choose one idea, and see what skills and talents you
                                                    can both grow through your own community service project!
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