Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
Join us in celebrating courage!
If you're searching for a story that beautifully captures the essence of courage and determination, grab a copy of Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. This delightful picture book tells the story of a young boy, who is ready to tackle the diving board at the pool. With his father's encouragement and some personal bravery, Jabari takes the big leap!
To extend the themes Jabari Jumps and bring its lessons to life, we've created some fantastic activities ideas and some free worksheet. Let's jump right in!
Coloring Pages: Capture the excitement of the poolside adventure with these free coloring pages. Coloring is a great way for children to respond to a story, to relax, and to express their creativity.
Bravery Badges: Create and award bravery badges! These FREE printable badges can be colored, cut out, and worn with pride. Encourage your child to think about times they've been brave, just like Jabari, and celebrate those moments with a special badge.
Courage Journal: Encourage your child to keep a courage journal where they can write or draw about moments they were brave. This could be anything from trying a new food, activity to speaking up in class. Remember that helping your students reflect on these moments is a great way to help build self-confidence. Here is this set that we love and have used in our program. I like that it has a blank space for drawing and the writing lines are perfect for developing writers.
Whether it's drawing their favorite part of the story, earning a bravery badge, or setting personal goals, these activities celebrate the courage and determination that Jabari embodies.
Happy jumping!
TP
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