The Sandbox A Story of Sharing and Caring Activity Book - Couverture souple

Furlow, Carolyn ; Furlow, Amelia

9798992924459: The Sandbox A Story of Sharing and Caring Activity Book

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ISBN 13 : 9798992924459

Editeur : Diverse Dimensions, LLC, 2026

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Share, play, and care-because every child deserves a place to belong!

The Sandbox Children's Activity Book: A Story of Sharing and Caring by Carolyn Furlow and Amelia Furlow invites young learners to join Alba, Tao, Wiz, Imani, Ella, Abul, and Chuck for a colorful beach adventure filled with friendship, discovery, and thoughtful choices.

Created for children ages 4-9 in grades K-3, this engaging companion to The Sandbox: A Story of Sharing and Caring brings the story's messages to life through activities that encourage children to think, create, and connect. Familiar characters and cheerful illustrations help young readers explore how sharing, offering help, and welcoming others can make everyday experiences more joyful.

Children can trace character names, solve crosswords, search for beach words, navigate a maze, count ice cream scoops, share seashells, identify patterns, and spot five differences. Story sequencing and conversation activities encourage them to recall events, practice language skills, and consider what a caring friend might say or do.

Beyond the puzzles, children explore feelings, recognize caring choices, and imagine a beach where everyone feels welcome. Drawing and reflection prompts give them room to express their ideas, while a personal Sharing and Caring Promise encourages them to put kindness into practice. A Certificate of Caring celebrates their participation and thoughtful efforts.

The book offers families, teachers, caregivers, counselors, and librarians an inviting starting point for conversations about empathy, cooperation, inclusion, and belonging. Use it alongside the original story during classroom lessons, family reading time, library programs, or small-group activities.

With opportunities to practice early literacy, basic math, observation, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills, this activity book combines playful learning with a meaningful message: small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

The Sandbox Series-Where Every Child Belongs. Every Dream Matters.

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� propos des auteurs

The author, Carolyn Furlow, has a Master of Arts degree in creative writing, a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a double minor in psychology and African American studies. She is a mother and grandmother who enjoys writing and storytelling. As an educator, Carolyn has witnessed the various forms of isolation that students experience when they feel disconnected from the lessons and reading materials in their classrooms. In a spirit of love and high regard for all children, she and her daughter, Amelia Furlow, have created a series of stories that speak to all children and allow them to feel connected to the stories they read in classrooms and at home. The world is a visible melting pot of beautiful children across the globe. Their stories reflect their presence and foster acceptance and respect.

Amelia Furlow is passionate about mental health, storytelling, and creating inclusive environments that foster healing, understanding, and personal growth. She combines her interests in organizational development and emotional well-being to inspire positive change in both individuals and communities.Motivated by the need for more diverse representation in children's literature, Amelia collaborated with her mother, Carolyn Furlow, to create a series of children's books that celebrate both the uniqueness and shared humanity of all people. Through storytelling, they aim to help children embrace who they are and recognize the beauty in others.Having grown up in Los Angeles, California; Texas; and Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, Amelia experienced the richness of cultural diversity early in life. She believes that now, more than ever, children need to feel seen, valued, and included. This series brings joy, representation, and connection to readers of all backgrounds.

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