To Clean a Creek (Changemakers)

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Written by Olivia Wood
Published by Worldreader , Ashoka

To Clean a Creek is inspired by the true story of a young boy in Brazil who was saddened by the trash in and around the river near his home. Determined to take action, he inspired the people in his community to work together to clean up the river and restore the natural beauty of the area.

Social Studies

Activities

Growing Positive Emotions
POST-READING 1/3

Keep it Clean!

Have your child think about their own neighborhood and community. Is there a place that they love to visit? What are some of the ways they help to ke...

Social Awareness Responsible Decision-Making
Reading Champion
POST-READING 2/3

Read & List

Rhenan makes a decision to help The Araguaia River in his community. After walking along the river, he realizes that it and the animals who live ther...

Reading Comprehension
Play-based
POST-READING 3/3

Speed Clean

Play a fun “clean up” game! When it’s time to clean up after playing with toys, set a timer and see how fast your child can put everything away. Play...

Pretend Play with Objects Game with Rules