Sky High Amelia Teacher Guide Sky High Amelia
Teacher Lesson Guide • Grades K-2
Learning Goal
Students will identify Amelia Earhart as a pioneer in aviation and describe how her bravery helped her achieve her dreams.
Time
45-60 Minutes
What You'll Need
Sky High Amelia Slides
"The Canary" Craft Printout
Crayons or Markers (Yellow!)
Scissors & Glue
1. The Spark (5-10 mins)
Ask students: "If you could fly anywhere in the world, where would you go?"
Teacher Talk:
"Long ago, many people thought women shouldn't fly planes. But Amelia Earhart had a big dream. She didn't listen to the 'no's'—she listened to her heart!"
2. Story Time (15-20 mins)
Use the Sky High Amelia Slides to tell her story. Highlight these key moments:
The Roller Coaster: Amelia built a ramp in her backyard to "fly" as a kid.The Canary: Her first plane was bright yellow, like a bird!The Big Ocean: She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
3. Activity: Flying High Craft (20-25 mins)
Distribute the craft printout. Students will:
Color the plane parts bright yellow (like Amelia's "Canary").
Carefully cut out the fuselage and wings.
Glue the wings to the body.
Write/Dictate: On the wing, write one thing they are brave enough to try.
Discussion Prompts
"How did Amelia show she was brave?"
"What do you do when something feels a little scary?"
Extension Ideas
Reading Corner
Read "I am Amelia Earhart" by Brad Meltzer for a kid-friendly deep dive into her childhood.
Mapping the Flight
Show a world map. Trace a line from Newfoundland to Ireland to show how far she flew across the water.
Women's History Month • History Heroines Series
Sky High Amelia Slides Sky High Amelia
The Story of Amelia Earhart
Women's History Month • Adventure Series
Who was Amelia?
Amelia Earhart was a famous pilot.
A pilot is someone who flies an airplane!
She loved adventure and seeing the world from the clouds.
[Imagine Amelia in her pilot hat here]
Brave as a Kid
When Amelia was little, she built a ramp on top of her tool shed.
She crashed into the grass and said, "It was just like flying!"
The Canary
Kinner Canary
Amelia's first plane was BRIGHT YELLOW.
She named it "The Canary" because it looked like a little bird.
The Big Ocean
Amelia wanted to fly across the Atlantic Ocean all by herself.
It took 15 hours of flying through stars and storms!
What is Bravery?
Being Scared
but doing it anyway.
Trying New Things
even if they are hard.
Helping Others
to feel brave too.
Ready for Takeoff?
Let's make our own bright yellow planes!
Color
Cut
Glue
Sky High Amelia Craft My Brave Airplane
Color, Cut, and Glue!
Name: ______________________
Date: _______________________
How to make your plane:
Color the plane parts. Make it bright yellow like Amelia's!
Write one thing you are brave enough to try on the big wing.
Cut out the shapes along the dotted lines.
Glue the wing across the middle of the plane body.
Plane Body (Fuselage)
Main Wing
I am brave because...
Propeller 1
Propeller 2
Did you know? Amelia Earhart's first plane was a bright yellow biplane.
Sky High! Amelia was the first woman to fly solo across the whole Atlantic Ocean.
Stand Tall Rosa Teacher Guide Stand Tall Rosa
Teacher Lesson Guide • Grades K-2
Learning Goal
Students will understand the importance of fairness and how Rosa Parks used her quiet strength to stand up for her rights.
Time
45-60 Minutes
Key Vocabulary
Fairness: Treating everyone the same and doing what is right.
Courage: Standing up for what you believe in, even when it's hard.
1. The Fairness Game (5-10 mins)
Give some students a sticker and others nothing. Ask: "Is this fair?" Lead a discussion about how it feels when rules aren't fair for everyone.
2. Rosa's Story (15-20 mins)
Use the Stand Tall Rosa Slides . Focus on:
The Bus: Explain that long ago, laws in some places were not fair to Black people.The Stand: Rosa sat down so others could stand up for their rights.The Change: Her action led to a big movement to make things fair for everyone.
3. Activity: The Bus of Kindness (20-25 mins)
Students will complete the Stand Tall Rosa Coloring sheet:
Color the bus yellow and the scenery around it.
Inside the windows, draw themselves and their friends sitting together.
Writing Prompt: Complete the sentence at the bottom: "I can be fair by..."
Closing Questions
"Why was it important for Rosa Parks to say 'no' to the unfair rule?"
"How can you stand up for a friend at school?"
Teacher Background
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. This event was a major turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. For K-2, it is best to focus on the concept of "unfair rules" versus "fair rules" to make the historical context accessible.
Extension Activity
The 'Fairness Walk'
Walk around the classroom or school and point out rules that keep us safe and fair (waiting in line, sharing toys, taking turns). Have students practice 'standing tall' like Rosa by keeping their heads high and voices calm.
Stand Tall Rosa Slides Stand Tall Rosa
The Story of Rosa Parks
Courage comes in quiet moments.
What is Fairness?
Treating everyone with kindness.
Following rules that are right for all.
Sharing and helping others.
A Simple Ride
Rosa Parks was a seamstress who lived in Alabama. Every day, she took the bus home from work.
"Back then, the laws said Black people had to sit in the back of the bus. This was an unfair rule."
One Brave Choice
One day, the bus was full. The driver told Rosa to give up her seat to someone else.
Rosa said "No."
She sat down so that everyone after her could stand up for fairness.
Walking Together
When people heard what Rosa did, they decided to walk instead of riding the bus.
They walked for 381 days! Finally, the unfair rule was changed.
Your Turn to Stand Tall
Be Kind
Include everyone at recess.
Be Brave
Say something if a rule is unfair.
Stand Tall Rosa Coloring The Bus of Fairness
Inspired by Rosa Parks
Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
Rosa Parks showed us that everyone deserves a seat! Color the bus yellow. Inside the windows, draw yourself and your friends sitting together.
How can you be fair?
I can be fair by...
"I would have liked to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would also be free."
Flip for Simone Teacher Guide Flip for Simone
Teacher Lesson Guide • Grades K-2
Learning Goal
Students will identify Simone Biles as a champion athlete and learn about the importance of practice and believing in themselves.
Time
45-60 Minutes
What You'll Need
Flip for Simone Slides
Olympic Medal Craft Sheet
Yellow/Gold Crayons
Yarn or Ribbon
1. The 'Can Do' Warm-Up (5-10 mins)
Have students stand up and try a simple balancing act (standing on one leg). Ask: "Was that easy? How many times would you have to practice to do a flip on a tiny beam?"
2. Meet the GOAT (15-20 mins)
Use the Flip for Simone Slides to show her journey. Key points:
Early Starts: Simone started gymnastics at age 6 after a field trip!Hard Work: She practices for many hours every single day.The GOAT: Explain that GOAT stands for "Greatest of All Time."Self-Care: Discuss how she listens to her body and mind to stay healthy.
3. Activity: Gold Medal Mindset (20-25 mins)
Students will create their own medals:
Color the medal gold or bright yellow.
Goal Setting: Inside the medal, draw or write one thing they are working hard to learn (like riding a bike or reading).Cut out the medal and hole-punch the top.
Thread ribbon through to wear it proudly!
Discussion Prompts
"What does it mean to keep trying, even when something is hard?"
"Simone Biles says, 'I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I’m the first Simone Biles.' What does that mean to you?"
Extension: Perseverance Path
Create a simple obstacle course in the gym or classroom. Have students cheer for each other. If someone misses a step, practice saying, "It's okay! Try again!" as a class.
Women's History Month • History Heroines Series
Flip for Simone Slides Flip for Simone
The Story of Simone Biles
Dream Big, Work Hard, Never Give Up!
Flying Without Wings
Gymnastics is a sport where athletes use their strength and balance to do amazing moves.
Flipping
Twisting
Jumping
Balancing
The GOAT
People call Simone the GOAT. Do you know why?
G.O.A.T.
Greatest Of All Time!
She has won more medals than almost anyone else in the whole world.
Practice, Practice!
6 Hours a Day
of training!
Simone didn't start as a champion. She fell down. She made mistakes.
But she never stopped trying.
Perseverance means keep going even when it's hard.
Strong Heart & Mind
Being a champion isn't just about big jumps. It's about taking care of YOU.
Mental Health
Self-Love
Simone showed the world that it's okay to take a break if you need one.
Go for Gold!
What is something YOU are practicing? Is it reading? Sharing? A new sport?
Let's make our medals!
Flip for Simone Craft My Perseverance Medal
Work hard like Simone Biles!
Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
1
COLOR
Color the medal gold or yellow!
2
DRAW
Draw one thing you are practicing hard.
3
WEAR
Cut out, add string, and wear it!
I am practicing...
Greatest Of All Time
"I'm not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I'm the first Simone Biles."
