The Oldest Student activities pack celebrates Black History while integrating literacy and fostering a growth mindset. This pack is a journey of discovery, empowerment, and goal setting. You can download an array of activities that educate and inspire awe and admiration for Mary Walker’s incredible story. This exciting learning adventure creates an unforgettable experience!

Our The Oldest Student activities pack enhance literacy skills in an engaging way for young learners. Students will bring Mary Walker’s story to life by illustrating and discussing story elements, or writing an acrostic poem about Mary. They will explore the book’s theme by analyzing character traits, creating a timeline of Mary Walker’s life, or conducting research. They’ll dig deeper into this nonfiction treasure by exploring the story’s lesson and theme, analyzing story quotes, and delving into figurative language.

Additionally, the included activities foster a growth mindset. Students will also sort growth and fixed mindset quotes. They’ll also learn to distinguish between attitudes that foster learning and those that hinder it. Finally, creating a time capsule and discussing the book’s theme allows students to reflect on their own growth and envision their future. This is an essential part of developing a growth mindset.

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

• Illustrate and write about story elements.
• Write an acrostic poem that describes Mary Walker.
• Determine character traits that describe Mary Walker.
• Write and research about the life of Mary Walker.
• Sequence the story.
• Create a timeline of events related to Mary Walker’s life.
• Write about the story’s lesson and theme.
• Analyze a story quote.
• Analyze figurative language used in the book.
• Sort growth mindset and fixed mindset quotes.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for the beginning, middle, and end of the book.
• Engage in Social Skills with included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Create a time capsule. 
• Discuss the theme of the book. 

Each activity contributes to a deeper understanding of literacy, Black History, and personal development. Discover how knowledge and self-belief can transform young minds as you embark on this captivating journey.

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About the Book

What is the one thing you want to learn to do? Mary Walker is the nation’s oldest student. She learned to read when she was 116! This astonishing story highlights the long life of Ms. Walker. Mary’s story proves that you are never too old to learn. It is an inspiring tale for learners of all ages.  

Discover this inspiring life story for yourself. Purchase your copy here and begin an unforgettable journey of resilience and learning!