Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh
Description
Nine-year-old Maria Singh learns to play softball just like her heroes in the All-American Girls’ League, while her parents and neighbors are struggling through World War II, working for India’s independence, and trying to stay on their farmland.
Activities
Make Voices
Take turns reading this story aloud with someone. Make the characters have their own voices when they talk. Describe the baseball games as they do on...
Play Ball!
Ask permission and get outside and play ball! If you do not have a ball, you can use a stick and a can, like they did in the old days. Practice catch...
Looking at Both Sides
The other kids sometimes say mean things to Emilio and Maria or call them names. Sometimes, they fight. What would you do if that happened to you? Ma...
