Download or read book Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics for All 6-Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics, is an inspiring figure who wanted to give everyone the opportunity to play the sports they love. First grade students can dive into her story with this fascinating 6-pack of nonfiction readers! Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics 6-Pack • Describes the life and legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver • Provides a short fiction piece about a young Kennedy Shriver to get students interested • Connects relevant topics such as acceptance and inclusivity to students’ daily lives • Includes historical images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will encourage students to be kind to everybody • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities Eunice Kennedy Shriver worked hard to create places for athletes with disabilities to shine. This teacher-approved 6-pack details Kennedy Shriver’s sports camp for children with disabilities, the creation of the Special Olympics, and her belief in giving people a fair chance to do what they love. With valuable discussion questions and other features, this 6-pack of books will show first grade students the amazing things that can happen when everyone is included. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.