Taking action! Series
Taking Action!: NSPCC
What’s inside...
Taking Action! is a children's series that considers the work being done around the world by people committed to a better future for the earth & its inhabitants. Each book offers practical information on what an individual can do to help.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways you can help someone who is feeling sad or scared?
Why do you think it's important to speak up when we see someone being treated unfairly?
How did the characters in the book take action to make a difference? Can you think of a time when you helped someone?
What would you do if you saw someone being bullied or hurt?
How can we show kindness and support to our friends and classmates every day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by summarizing the main points of the story, ensuring your child understands the plot and its implications. Use open-ended questions to encourage deep thinking and personal connection to the themes. Validate your child’s feelings and thoughts as they answer, fostering an environment of open communication and trust. Highlight the moral lessons from the book and relate them to real-life scenarios your child might encounter. Encourage your child to think about how they can implement the book’s lessons in their everyday interactions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding and promoting child safety
Explanation: The book outlines various scenarios where children might face unsafe situations and educates them on how to recognize and respond to them.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the knowledge from the book to identify potentially harmful situations in their everyday environments, such as at school or in public spaces, and know when and how to seek help.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Through its characters and stories, the book demonstrates acts of kindness and the importance of being empathetic towards others.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand and share the feelings of their peers or adults, fostering a supportive community around them. This can lead to better interpersonal relationships at school and during play.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book encourages children to take responsibility for their actions and explains how their choices can affect themselves and others.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the impact of their actions on their surroundings and promotes responsible behavior at home and in the classroom.
Example Lesson: Advocacy for oneself and others
Explanation: Taking Action!: NSPCC teaches children the importance of speaking up for oneself and for others who may not be able to.
Real-World Application: Children can use these principles to confidently express themselves when they or someone else is being treated unfairly, promoting a sense of justice and fairness in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Recognizing authority figures and seeking help
Explanation: The book educates children on identifying trusted adults and authority figures they can turn to when in need.
Real-World Application: This lesson is crucial for children to remember and use in real-life situations where they might feel lost, threatened, or in need of guidance, ensuring they know how to get help when required.