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Helping Those In Trouble

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Students explore the importance of helping others. After reading a story about being helpful, students discuss times when they assisted others and then sing a song. In groups, students mime situations where they portray a good Samaritan. Students keep a journal of who they have helped during the week.

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1st - 3rd
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Social Studies & History
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