Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change.

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your SEL mini spark recording page: #11: Book Lesson: Something, Someday 

2. Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope. Listen to the story, and when you are done write “I listened to Something, Someday” on your recording page.

3.  Make a list of 3 times that the students in your classroom or school work together. Make a list of 3 ideas problems that you would like to fix in your classroom, school, or community.

4.  Young people can make a difference.  Print this flower sheet or create one on your recording page.  Record your ideas on the flower.

5.  Share your SEL mini spark recording page and your flower with your teacher or the EY coordinator in your building.

Enjoy this spark? Check out the Mini Spark about Amanda Gorman.