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Virtual Assembly Program for Grades K-8
 One of the
greatest lessons we can teach our children is the importance of helping
others in need. Towards this end, we are proud to introduce Clara Barton as our
humanitarian role model.
From the time she was old enough to be a nurse within her own
family, Clara's life was dedicated to helping others. She accepted no pay as
she taught poor children whose parents had no money to send them to school.
She raised warehouses full of food, medicine and clothing
during the Civil War and then courageously went to the front to nurse the
wounded and dying men. Finally, she started the American Red Cross, which is
her legacy today.
As children learn from Clara's example, they will be challenged
to think about what they can do to
help others in need and make our world just a little better place.
FOR SHOW
PICTURES AND REVIEWS,
SEE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES FOR CHILDREN ON FACEBOOK!
VIEW ANYTIME FROM
ANYWHERE ON THE SCHOOL DAY YOU BOOK.
This
program will be available via a simple link and password for the full
school day on which you book.
No programs to download or log into.
View when it is convenient for your classroom.
RELATED CURRICULUM SUGGESTIONS:
- Leadership
- Biographies
- Women’s history
- Community service
- Character education
- Social studies (Civil War
period) and language arts
- The kick-off to a
school-wide food or clothing drive
 SPECIAL
CELEBRATION DATES:
*October – National Book Month
*October 17-23 – National
CHARACTER COUNTS! Week
*November 15-19 – American
Education Week
*December – Clara's birthday was
in December
*March – Women's History Month; American
Red Cross Month
*April 4-10 – National Library
Week
*April 18-24 – National
Volunteer Week
*May 8 – World Red Cross Day
*May 2-8 – Teacher Appreciation Week
*May 21 – Anniversary of Clara's Founding of the American Red Cross
*For specific tie-ins to your state's curriculum and learning standards,
please call our office.
TESTIMONIALS:
CHICAGO:
"Anything that can keep the undivided attention of first graders has got
to be wonderful. A picture is worth a thousand words. They will
remember."
-- First Grade Teacher, Northeast School, Evergreen Park
"I felt as if I were really right on the scene - I felt inspired. It
was a wonderful way to learn history."
-- Sixth Grade Teacher, Plaid Academy, Chicago
BOSTON:
"This
program was an excellent way to present students with the challenge and
encouragement to make the world a better place."
-- Second Grade Teacher, Bright School, Waltham
"The presentation was spectacular and kept the attention of a very
diversified group (grades 3-8)!"
-- Eighth Grade Teacher, Sacred Heart School, Lowell
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL:
"Clara
Barton's life is a great example of the kind of moral values we're trying to
instill in our students. Thank you for enhancing our unit and bringing to
life a true heroine!"
-- Second Grade Teacher, Stonebridge School, Stillwater
"Extremely creative program. Corresponds well with our American
History curriculum."
-- Fifth Grade Teacher, Wilson School, Anoka
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