Be a Hero Like Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born a slave. When she was little, her mother told her stories. By the age of 6, she was forced to work. She did hard work and faced harsh punishments. Life was hard, but she tried to learn from other slaves. Using the stars as her guide, Harriet escaped to freedom. But she didn’t stop there, she went back again and again to help others make the trip along the underground railroad. Harriet also led spies in the civil war to end slavery. Harriet worked for freedom for herself and others. She faced hard times and hard decisions.
Listen to the book read by Brad Meltzer:
Talk About Values and Listen to Your Child’s Ideas:
Curiosity Helps Us Learn And Grow
- Harriet didn’t let people tell her she couldn’t do something. What are things that you want to do, that people think you can’t?
- What are ways that you can explore ways you can help others? How can you ask for help when you need it?
Kindess Makes A Difference In The World
- Harriet Tubman could have stayed safe, but she chose to help others instead. Why is it important to think of others, even when it might be hard for you?
Courage Helps Us Handle Life’s Obstacles
- Have you ever been scared to do something that you knew was important? How did you face that fear?
- Who do you know that needs help? What might we do to assist?
- What helps you keep going with things seem hard?