Pistes d'exploration

Discuss the concept of school. Why do we need to go to school? Is this the only way we can learn? 

Write three surprising facts that you learned from the book.

Create your ideal program for a school. What subjects would you include and why? Which ones would take place daily, weekly, etc.? 

Discuss how your school is similar to or different from other schools. What activities do kids do at your school? 

Identify five activities from the book that you wish you could experience in your school life. 

Compare and contrast your own school or student life with that of one of the students in the book. Share your findings with your group. 

A School Like Mine: A Unique Celebration of Schools Around the World, In a Cloud of Dust, Beatrice's Goat, Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea

Mots-clés

Non-fiction , around the world , children , comparisons , differences , global awareness , illustrations (photographs) , school life , schools

Commentaire descriptif

Mecias attends school in a rainforest reserve; his curriculum includes forestry management. Hazelwood School was designed and built specifically for sensory impaired children. Through one example after another, this book shows readers the amazing range of ways children are getting an education around the world. Remote locations, poverty, nomadic and migrant lifestyles, natural disaster—they’re all challenges successfully faced by these schools. The language describes complex concepts in clear and simple terms, with frequent headlines to guide readers through the content. An abundance of quality photos offers rich background. One image shows a red-cheeked child of the reindeer-herding Evenki, bundled in traditional clothing, cuddling one of the herd: “When teachers pack up and leave for the next camp, the children stay behind with their families. They study . . . and also spend time . . . hunting, fishing, gathering berries and caring for reindeer.” Back material includes a world map showing the location of all the schools, resources for further involvement and an index. This book is a rich source for discussion—and of hope—for the future development of our global population.