Be a Hero Like Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo got very sick when she was a child. She had to spend a lot of time inside and learned to use her imagination. She played sports to strengthen her body after her illness. She was curious about the world and loved to read. As a teenager, she was in a serious accident and as she recovered, she began to paint as a way to express herself. Using her curiosity and courage, she became a famous artist and teacher. She is known for her creative self-portraits. Frida Kahlo changed the way the world sees art. Read more about Frida Kahlo in Brad Meltzer’s “I Am Frida Kahlo – Ordinary People Change the World.” Afterwards, pick a few of the character building activities to encourage your child to develop their own inner hero.
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Talk About Values and Listen to Your Child’s Ideas:
Curiosity Helps Us Grow
- When you look in the mirror, what do you see (the outer you)? If people really knew you, what would you want them to see (the inner you)?
- What is your favorite place to imagine? Who lives in your imaginary world?
Kindness Makes a Difference In The World
- Discuss with your child that people experience differing degrees of ability throughout their lifetime. How might you help someone who is sick? How can we be more mindful of the physical challenges that people may be experiencing (sight, hearing, mobility, etc.)?
- Discuss the harmful effects of bullying and teasing. Have you ever called someone names or been called names? What are ways that we can support people who get teased?
Courage Helps Us Handle Life’s Obstacles
- Discuss with your child a time when they or someone they know have dealt with an illness or health issue. How did they feel? What did you rely on to help you through it?
- Discuss with your child the courage to try new things (such as riding a bike, going to a new school, trying a new sport) What is it like trying an activity for the first time? Was it scary? How did you overcome your fear?