Be a Hero Like
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was a person who loved to fly. She worked different jobs to pay for flying lessons. She wasn’t the best pilot, but she worked harder than everyone else. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. People said she couldn’t do it, but she did it anyway, she went higher than anyone else. She never let anyone stop her from her dreams. She knew no bounds.
Listen to the book read by Brad Meltzer:
Talk About Values and Listen to Your Child’s Ideas:
Curiosity Helps Us Learn And Grow
- In order to fly Amelia learned about mechanics, navigation, and weather. How does curiosity help people learn many skills?
- If you had an airplane, where would you want to go? What would you want to do?
- What is something new you have learned because you were curious?
- How can curiosity help you discover new talents and interests?
Kindness Makes A Difference In The World
- Who are the people that helped Amelia achieve her dreams? Who will help you? How do you help yourself?
- Amelia had teachers who helped her learn to fly and she also mentored and taught others to fly. Who are people that help you learn and grow?
- Amelia cared deeply about her dream to fly. How did this help her to act boldly?
- What is one way you can help someone else act on their interests and talents? What is one thing you can do to get better at something you care about?
Courage Helps Us Handle Life’s Obstacles
- How did Amelia Earhart show courage by flying when few were attempting such flights? What were the risks?
- Have you ever pursued a goal when others doubted you could do it? What happened?
- How is courage related to preparation, planning, and learning new skills?
- How can you be brave in your daily life, even if it is not as dramatic as flying across the ocean?