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Horton the kindly elephant has his work cut out saving the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust - no one else believes they are there! But Horton eventually convinces everyone that 'A person's a person, no matter how small'!

Book Author: Dr. Seuss
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Teaching Ideas and Resources:

English

Rewrite the story (or part of it) from Horton's point of view.

Identify the different types of punctuation used in the story. Which is the most common? Which is the least common? Why?

Think of some similes that can be used to describe the size of something.

Think of some similes to describe how loud / quiet something is.

Could you turn the story into a playscript and perform it to an audience?

Write a diary that tells the day in the life of a Who.

Write a newspaper report about an elephant who has been seen talking to a speck of dust on a clover.

Read the story and pause at different points to discuss how Horton is feeling. Could you think of questions to ask him at that point?

Look through the text and find different synonyms for 'said' (e.g. humpfed, chatting, bellowing, snapped).

Write a thank you letter from the Mayor of the Whos to Horton.

Maths

How large is an elephant? How small is a speck of dust? Think of different ways of measuring them? What units of measurement would you need to use?

Make a timeline that shows the different events of the story. Don't forget to use the dates / times mentioned in the story to help you.

Horton finds the Whos on the three millionth clovers. Can you make up some Maths problems that include the number 3,000,000?

Science

Use the story as the starting point for learning about sound and volume. How do we measure the loudness of different sounds? Could you measure the volume of different noises and use them for some data handling activities?

Investigate ways that we can make our voices louder / travel further. Could the Whos have tried any of these methods?

Think of things that are as small as the Whos. Could you use a microscope to look at some of them?

Computing

Record your own narrated version of the story. You could make this with Powerpoint or other multimedia software.

Make a trailer for the book / animation / movie. Watch the official trailer for inspiration:

Design Technology

Design a device that Horton can use to protect the Whos.

Art

Draw your own pictures to show what you think the Whos might look like.

Try to recreate one of the illustrations in the book using a wider range of colours.

Watch the animated version of the story. Could you animate part of the story, or make a storyboard showing a scene?

Music

Compose a tune that the Whos could have used to alert the Wickersham gang that they were real.

Look at the instructions that the Whos play. How many can you identify? What noise do they make?

Geography

Draw a map that shows the Jungle of Nool, the patch of clovers and other locations mentioned in the story.

Draw a map of Who-ville.

PSHE

Horton says that 'A person's a person, no matter how small.' What does this mean?

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Kid's are naturally compassionate, so why not take a few today (and every day) to foster their kindness by joining and celebrate World Kindness Day? From simple gestures like carrying out groceries to creating artwork for a new neighbor, we've found 70 ways you and the kids can pay it forward. Scroll down to shine on!

1. Compliment a stranger.

2. Collect your child's old books that they no longer read and donate them to a children's center, shelter or local library. .

3. Pay the bridge toll of the person behind you.

4. Bring flowers to a coworker or friend.

5. Carry someone's groceries to their car for them.

6. Send a friend a positive text.

7. Ask a stranger how they are feeling today, and actually listen to the answer.

8. Bake cookies and deliver them to the local fire or police station.

9. Leave a big tip for a server.

10. Make sandwiches and distribute to homeless in your neighborhood.

11. Help a senior cross the street.

12. Buy an extra bottle of dishsoap or bar of soap and leave it for your neighbor.

13. Give up your seat on the bus.

14. Make someone a cup tea.

15. Deliver a meal or a potted plant to a random neighbor.

16. Walk or bike instead of driving.

17. Donate dog or cat food to the local animal shelter (call to ask them what brands they need). Many shelters want and need old blankets and towels as well.

18. Text a compliment to a friend.

19. Make a kindness calendar with the kids or download this one and print!

20. Send a postcard to someone you love, even if they live nearby (or in the same house!).

21. Make a donation of a birthday box to a local food shelter: include items like cake mixes, frosting, candles, balloons and party hats.

22. If it's a hot day, hand out cold bottles of water.

23. If it's raining, share your umbrella for a few blocks.

24.Make kindness cards from drawings and paintings of kid's art. Drop a few by the nearest senior center and ask if they can use them for anyone who needs a bit of cheer.

25. Pick up trash off the street.

26. Call an old friend or relative and sing them a silly song.

27. Leave a note of kindness in the pocket of a coat in a clothing store, like "You look great in this!" or "You are more important than you could ever know."

28. Host a bake sale to end child hunger.

29. Spring for coffee and donuts for your co-workers.

30. Hold the door open for someone.

31. Add extra time to your meter for the next person.

32. Head to the park with some chalk and write sweet messages to the world.

33. Call a friend or relative and tell a joke.

34. Take fresh fruit or a small treat to your child's daycare or send an apple to school for your child's teacher.

35. Make a thank you card for the postal worker who delivers your mail.

36. Give thanks for the everyday things, not just big acts or gifts. "Thank you for making me laugh today," or "Thank you for helping me figure out that math problem," or even simply, "Thank you for loving me."

37. Slip a note complimenting someone's parking on the windshield of their car.

38. Share your toys.

39. Text message someone you've not talked to today "I love you."

40. Distribute random hugs.

41. Buy a cup of coffee for the person behind you in line at the coffee shop.

42. Make a friendship bracelet and give it to a new friend.

43. Compliment someone sitting near you.

44. Smile at 5 people.

45. Leave your change in a vending machine after you buy something.

46. Send someone a laugh.

47. Leave a positive note on a bulletin road.

48. Smile at 10 people.

49. Walk a neighbor's dog.

50. Rake leaves, shovel snow or do a little yard work/weeding for your neighbor.

51. Buy the Sunday paper and a pastry and leave it at your neighbor's door.

52. Empty the dishrack or do a load of laundry for someone whose not expecting it.

53. Offer to help a co-worker or schoolmate with a problem.

54. Leave a sweet note in your spouse or partner's wallet.

55. Put a post-it note with a positive message like, "Today will be awesome" on a random door.

56. Leave extra change at the laundry mat.

57. Offer to run an errand for someone.

58. Read a book with a child.

59. Hide a few toys or Matchbox cars in the sand at the playground.

60. Buy a spare umbrella and find someone who needs it.

61. Get some silly glasses and wear them until you make someone laugh.
photo: Ali Eminov via flickr
62. Start a Little Free Library

63. Leave a dish of fresh water out for neighborhood dogs in front of your house or business.

64. Use sidewalk chalk to write out a message of love.

65. Play with someone new on the playground today.

66. Give your child's teacher $5 toward classroom expenses or helping to pay for a field trip.

67. Paint a picture for a neighbor you don't know that well.

68. Write a letter to the first person that pops into your mind (and don't forget to send it!)

69. Help another kid with his homework.

70. Take out your neighbor's trash for them.

Want more? Check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation's new Kindness Generator.

-Amber Guetebier
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70 Simple Kindness Acts Kids Can Do Any Day

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Kid's are naturally compassionate, so why not take a few today (and every day) to foster their kindness by joining and celebrate World Kindness Day? From simple gestures like carrying out groceries to creating artwork for a new neighbor, we've found 70 ways you and the kids can pay it forward.