Grade Range: K-1Resource Type(s): Lessons & ActivitiesDuration: 10 MinutesDate Posted: 3/5/2012
Use this guide to actively read September 12: We Knew Everything Would Be Alright, a very basic picture book about children’s reactions to September 11, 2001. Part of an OurStory module from entitled September 11, 2001, this activity includes discussion prompts and background information suitable for very young children. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.
This activity is targeted toward the youngest learners. To address this topic in more depth or with more mature learners, consider the featured book The Little Chapel that Stood, a related resource link.
Multiple activities, Museum education
This hard hat was worn by Dennis Quinn, an iron worker from Chicago, Illinois, who came to New Yo...
September 11th, Contemporary, contemporary history, History, Terrorism, family activity, family, OurStory, 9/11, parent guide, picture book, September 11, tragedy, Tragedy, literacy, September 11, 2001, terrorism, reading, children’s literature, Our Story
Explore the story of September 11, 2001 through the windows of St. Paul's Chapel in New York City...
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