Many students knew about his death from parents (YOU!) and from the recent news coverage. However, I wanted to really wanted them to realize that a piece of history occurred this week! For myself, I can remember (vaguely I admit) the talk about his Walk of Freedom and the eventual fall of Apartheid. This connects me to this incredible event in history much like older generations can with the Civil Rights movement here in America. By discussing this event, we give our kids the ability to connect with REAL, LIVING history. Years from now, when their children/grandchildren, learn the great deeds of Nelson Mandela, they have a story - "I remember when he died and what he did for his people".
Due to this important event, we paused and took some time this week to remember this great modern day, REAL LIFE HERO.
We also discussed what a REAL Superhero was:
- Courageous
- Stands up for what is right - no matter what
- Protects other people (not always themselves)
- Strong (emotionally, not necessarily physically)
- Fights without violence (killing is never the key - even for Marvel Superheroes!)
Thinks of others (not always themselves) - Patience
- Persistence
- Kindness
- Forgiving (not holding grudges and become bitter)
Using this information, we wrote about why we felt that he was a Superhero.