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MaiStoryBook: You Matter + *I Matter* Parachute Craft

by MaiStoryBook

Introducing a bright and beautiful children’s book to reminds us that everyone matters~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:

“You Matter” by Christian Robinson

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Book Synopsis/ Review

Everyone ~ no matter how big or small, far or near, first or last ~ Matters. Even if you feel lost, sad, or alone~ you matter. Explore different perspectives around the galaxy, from microorganisms to the sun, and see how we are all connected, and we all matter.

From nature to small to see, to giant balls of gas in outer space~ Christina Robinson artistically and shows us that everything on earth and beyond is connected. The simple text and charming illustrations allow for many layers of interpretation. Share a surface level read aloud with little ones and point our what you see in the illustrations, or go deeper in science concepts (explore evolution, mass extinction, and astronomical phenomena) and themes of interconnectedness with older learners. This is a beautiful book to share with all ages!

Vocabulary

  • microorganism (p. 2) super, super, super small living thing that you can’t see without a special machine called a microscope
  • tide (p. 3) the rise and fall of the waves on the beach
  • pest (p. 5) an insect or animal that bothers or attacks another creature
  • asteroid (p. 11) a small rocky body that spins around the sun in outer space
  • astronaut (p. 18) a person who travels to space in a spacesuit and a spacecraft

Themes/ Main Ideas

  • Everyone and everyone on Earth and beyond is connected
  • We all matter: no matter how big or small, no matter how far near, first or last

Read Aloud

Join author Christian Robinson as he reads aloud his book *You Matter*

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*I Matter* Parachute Craft

There’s not better feeling than feeling like, and believing, that *You Matter.* Making someone feel like they matter is the kindest and most loving act. Inspire and encourage little ones to show and tell others that they matter. Brainstorm different ideas of what you could say and do to help people feel like they matter. Then, talk about what and who are some things and people that matter to them. Remind littles that *They Matter* and encourage them to create this bookish craft inspired by the story to instill this belief!

Materials

Directions

  • Choose a Parachute Cover Template: Available in Black and White
  • Print out and Write your name in the blank space to personalize the craft. •If you chose black and white, color it in.
  • Cut the 4 dotted lines that make cross-hairs across the parachute. *Cut to the Middle Circle and Stop. Do Not Cut through the Middle Circle*
  • This should make 4 flaps you can flip open.
  • Choose a Parachute Bottom Template
  • There are 4 different Differentiated Options: Picture Responses, Written + Picture Response, Written Only Responses, Headings with Blank Space
  • Print it out and Fill in the Prompts.
  • ”This is Me”: Draw a portrait of yourself in the frame.
  • “My Dreams Matter: Write or draw your dreams for the future
  • “ These People Matter to Me”: Draw/ Write down the people who matter to you. If writing, you can also say why they matter.
  • “These Things Matter to Me”: Draw/ Write things, animals, or activities that matter to you. If writing, you can also say why they matter
  • Cut out the Parachute Bottom
  • To attach the Top and Bottom, put Glue on the Bottom Template in the middle circle where it says glue.
  • Line up the Top Template over the Bottom and Glue it down in the center where the two middle circles meet.
  • Once glued, you should be able to lift the 4 flaps to reveal the responses underneath.

Enjoy Your *I Matter* Parachute Craft

  • Share your Parachute Crafts with family and friends and share about yourself and what matters to you
  • Share your Parachute Craft with family and friends and ask them what and who matters to them, and what their dreams are.
  • Display your craft at home to remind you to let people know that *They Matter*
  • Display the crafts to remind students to use their words and actions to let everyone around them know that they matter

*~ I hope you are enjoying plenty of *inspiring* reading adventures this year, Mai Friends! Tag me on Instagram @MaiStoryBookLibrary or FaceBook , find me on TikTok, or contact me via email to share your own *I Matter Parachute* Crafts and your own reading adventures! I’d love to hear how you are changing the world!~*

Enjoy More Inspiring Interactive Read Aloud Videos Here!

*~Until next time, Happy Reading