The Fireflies After the Typhoon
Description
Big changes have happened in Tongyan's village: the forest has been destroyed, the animals have disappeared and the children can't play outside anymore. All because of bad decisions made by the adults! It's up to the children to join forces and show everyone in the community that they can restore their environment and also their future.
Activities
Making Predictions
Look through the story's illustrations and make two or three predictions about what you think might happen in the story. As you read, check your pred...
Make a Change
The children in the story feel strongly about repairing the damaged ecosystem. What is something you feel strongly about in your community? Can you m...
Strongest House
Design a house that would be strong in strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding. You can draw the design, or build it with blocks, Legos or other mater...