Early Learning Exploration: Girl Power
Sing Along!
This song celebrates the value and power that each and every girl holds! Ask your child: how can we change the world?
Get a book from your library!
Search your local library's catalog by title or author to find the books listed below. Local library staff can also help you find related books and resources.
- What Are Little Girls Made of? by Jeanne Willis
- Girls On the Rise by Amanda Gorman
- The Spark In You by Andrea Pippin
Activities
- Make a SHEro self-portrait or portrait! Using pencil and paper, or any drawing materials, your child can draw their SHEro! Explain that a SHEro is a female who they think is remarkable – a hero who is a girl! While they draw, ask them: Why is this person special to you? What makes them important?
- This classic paperchain activity requires simple materials and self-reflection. Prompt your child to respond to ‘I Am’ phrases, writing each one on a separate paper. Cut into strips, then link the chains together and display to always remember your power!