Kids are very aware of the troubles facing their school, community, and the country. They hear about issues in the media and from friends and families. Sometimes thinking about the many problems humans face can feel insurmountable. However, students can be encouraged that "any act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." We are all together in the effort to make a more perfect world for future generations. Teachers can facilitate a discussion about ways in which students can talk about and tackle issues of injustice at home, within their school, in the wider community, and beyond. Then, they will create a storyboard that reflects ideas on how to fight injustices in all forms.
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Objective: Create a storyboard to describe ways (no matter how small!) that kids can stand up against injustice in their homes, school, community, and the world.
Student Instructions:
Requirements: List four ways to help fight injustice (no matter how small!) and include a brief description and appropriate illustration for each.
Show students inspiring stories of other young people making a difference. This helps students see that activism isn’t just for adults and encourages them to dream big!
Encourage open conversation where everyone can share what matters to them. This builds empathy and helps students connect their ideas to real-world problems.
Brainstorm simple, practical steps students can do right away—like writing a letter, making a poster, or starting a kindness campaign. This makes activism feel achievable and immediate.
Give students resources to record their actions, such as journals, digital slideshows, or class displays. Sharing their efforts motivates others and builds a sense of accomplishment.
Host a reflection activity where students discuss what they learned and how their actions made a difference. Celebrating successes inspires ongoing engagement.
An effective activity is having students create a storyboard that shows different ways kids can fight injustice at home, school, and in their community. This helps students brainstorm real actions and express their ideas visually.
Start a class discussion on issues students see or hear about, encouraging them to share experiences from home, school, or the news. Guide them to recognize both big and small injustices, making the topic relatable and actionable.
Kids can practice kindness, report bullying, organize donation drives, or volunteer for local causes. Even small acts, like including others or speaking up, contribute to positive change.
Have students pick four ways to stand up against injustice, write a brief title and description for each, and draw an illustration to represent their idea. Use templates to guide organization and creativity.
Teaching activism and kindness empowers students to believe their actions matter, builds empathy, and prepares them to become responsible citizens who work toward a fairer society.