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Student Instructions
We all face challenges in our lives, but tapping into our resiliency - the ability to manage our own emotions and hardship - can help us continue on in difficult situations. In this book, Not Quite Snow White, author Ashley Franklin highlights the power of courage and self-confidence especially within the Black community. She encourages children to challenge social norms, rise above the negativity and to believe in yourself!
1. Tap the link 
to watch and listen to the story Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin.
2. When you’re done place one hand on your heart and one hand on your belly. Take a deep breath in and a long exhale out.
3. Tap on 
use the 
or 
to answer the Mindful Journal questions and fun activities.
4. Can you name the feeling(s) that Tameika may have felt during this story?
5. Think about ways in which you could encourage Tameika to believe in herself and also make her feel included.
6. Make sure to complete both Mindful Journal pages!
7. When you're complete, click on the 
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
Building and strengthening resilience helps children overcome adversity and thrive. The story teaches the reader how to manage one's emotions and respond to situations that involve feeling left out, sadness and confusion. The book along with the journal prompts and activities help students identify one's own sense of empathy, purpose, self-esteem and builds one's relationship skills with others.
