Week 2: Fair and Square - King Solomon's Wisdom
Date: June 25, 2025
Setting: Ancient Israel, in King Solomon's royal court
What Happened: Two women both claimed the same baby was theirs. King Solomon had to figure out who was telling the truth with no witnesses to help!
Wisdom Lesson: Being fair isn't always about dividing things equally - sometimes it's about understanding what love and care really look like.
The wisest judge in all the land
Claims the baby is hers
Also says the baby belongs to her
"NO! Don't hurt him! Give him to her instead! I'd rather he live!"
"Fine! Cut him in half! If I can't have him, she shouldn't either!"
Week 2: Learning About True Fairness
Role-play being wise judges solving playground disputes!
Explore scenarios - what's the difference between fair and equal?
Create our own wise rules using Solomon's wisdom!
Learn to spot when someone really cares vs. just wants something!
Draw two pictures: One showing dividing something equally, and one showing what's actually fair for everyone involved.
Ask your family: "Can you tell me about a time when someone had to make a wise decision about what was fair?"
Talk about: What made their decision wise?
Look for a situation where you can help figure out what's truly fair rather than just what's equal. Write about what happened.
📚 Books to find at the library:
• The Wisdom of Solomon (various retellings)
• A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
• Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
Week 3: Brave Hearts - Malala's Courage
Date: July 2, 2025
Setting: Pakistan, in our modern time
What Happened: A young girl named Malala loved school, but dangerous people said girls couldn't go to school anymore. Malala chose to speak up for what was right, even though it was scary.
Wisdom Lesson: Being brave doesn't mean you're not scared - it means you do what's right even when you are afraid, especially when you're standing up for something important.
A brave girl from Pakistan who loved learning and believed every child should have the right to go to school
"It's too dangerous! We should stay quiet and do what they say."
"If we stop going to school, they win! Education is our right!"
Even after she was hurt for speaking up, Malala became even MORE brave!
Week 3: Discovering Our Own Courage
Discuss and draw what things are worth being brave for!
Practice using brave words to stand up for what's right!
Create awards for different types of everyday bravery!
Talk about why learning is important and worth protecting!
Ask a grown-up: "Can you tell me about someone you think is brave?"
Then: Draw a picture of that person's brave act!
Think about: Why are learning and school important?
Write or draw: What do you hope to do with your education to help others?
Look for one opportunity this week to speak up for something you believe is right, even if it feels a little scary!
📚 Books to find at the library:
• Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai
• Brave Irene by William Steig
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
Weeks 2 & 3: Fairness and Courage
"True wisdom comes from caring about what's right,
and true courage comes from standing up for it
even when it's scary."