Dazzle and inspire young minds with our Sulwe activities pack. They’re a spectacular selection of social-emotional activities, tailored to appeal to young readers. Bursting with brilliant, literacy-boosting exercises, this pack pairs perfectly with the beloved book Sulwe. Each activity cultivates compassion, understanding, and self-esteem, transforming storytime into an interactive, inspirational adventure.

With these Sulwe-inspired activities, literacy skills will be boosted. Every task encourages students to explore narrative structure and vocabulary, from designing a book cover to building words and sentences. Writing acrostic poems, using character traits, and using story vocabulary enhance their understanding of Sulwe’s journey. In addition, they promote creativity. Critical thinking skills are strengthened by identifying cause and effect, interpreting quotes, and determining the story’s theme. Additionally, they are able to expand their linguistic repertoire by defining story vocabulary and writing about figurative language.

The activities also promote social-emotional learning by exploring and expressing emotions, understanding other people’s experiences, and developing empathy. Students learn to appreciate diversity and individuality by using character traits to describe Sulwe. A self-awareness and self-esteem are enhanced when sentence starters and intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics are identified. Social skills, teamwork, and cooperative learning are emphasized through whole group activities. As students research the meanings of names and engage with the story’s themes, they gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others. Well-rounded, empathetic individuals are nurtured through these activities.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

• Design a new book cover.
• Build words and sentences related to the story.
• Compare and contrast night and day.
• Complete an acrostic poem.
• Use character traits to describe Sulwe.
• Complete sentence starters.
• Identify a cause and effect.
• Interpet story quotes.
• Determine the story’s theme.
• Define story vocabulary.
• Write sentences with story vocabulary.
• Write about figurative language.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for beginning, middle, and end of the book
• Engage in Social Skills through included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Identify extrinsic and intrinsic traits.
• Research the meaning of names.

These activities can be used by the whole group, at stations or centers, or provide student choice. They’re perfect for differentiation and focusing on specific learning goals and skills.

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About the Book

Sulwe wishes her skin was more like her mother’s and sister’s. She feels so very different from her family and friends at school. Then one night, she journeys into the sky. That’s when everything changes and sees her own unique beauty.  

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