Activity Introduction
“Happiness hides in little things. Warm soup full to the brim.”
We are very lucky to live well, compared to the struggles of kids in other countries. We have clean water, plenty of food, a comfortable house and luxuries like the internet. Think of some things in your life that make you happy, and write a letter to your parent/caregiver letting them know they’re appreciated.
This is a good activity for kids to complete independently.
Ideal for: Upper Primary Ages 10-12
Themes:
- think and connect
Time required: 40 minutes
Curriculum connections: English, Humanities, Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability
This task is a great opportunity to talk with kids about gratefulness and social conscience. Encourage them to consider the world outside of themselves, and ways they might help those in times of disadvantage compared to their own situation. Encourage them to be empathetic and consider their impact on the world.
Watch the news with kids and encourage them to think critically about what is being presented. What are their views on the rest of the world? They might be misinformed or lacking knowledge in certain areas, which is colouring their opinions.
- Envelope
- Device with internet access
- Lined paper
- Writing pencil or pen
- Where Happiness Hides ebook
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About the book.
Where Happiness Hides, a picture book by Anthony Bertini, with illustrations by Jennifer Goldsmith. This is a story that shows there is a silver lining in every dark cloud. Anthony Bertini himself explains the project beautifully:
“This book will offer hope. It will be free to everyone in the world to read and enjoy as many times as they want. Yes, it is a children’s picture-book, and the story reflects what we tell our children every day: happiness can be found in simple things. But it is more than that. It is something we tell ourselves in times of hardship and worry. It is a story that helps all of us remember what is important.
“Right now, COVID-19 is forcing us to look for joy and happiness in the least obvious places. We know in our hearts that it is found in the small things. It is always there, hidden in plain sight.”
Where Happiness Hides offers us, through simple and succinct storytelling, a reminder of how these moments of happiness can be found.
Thanks to the publisher, Dirt Lane Press, you can now receive free shipping (normally $12) by ordering the book directly through the Dirt Lane Press book shop by clicking here and entering the coupon code 8BQF7MD during the checkout process.
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