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Puffin Power, Prescribing Nature and A Four-Year-Old Hero!
It's a special Tuesday edition of Goodable in the Classroom! If you're in the U.S. or Canada, we hope you enjoyed a wonderful long weekend filled with rest, relaxation and some well-deserved fun with your family. Let's be real - Tuesday is a pretty sweet day to start your week. So why not kick it off with some inspiring good news stories? This week, we're helping your classroom with:๐ฆธ๐ฝ A clever four-year-old who saved his mother's life๐ง๐ฝ Two girls on a mission to save an endangered speciesโก How electric cars are improving your healthPlus, so much more! But first, these Goodable students just did something incredible! ๐๐ผ
In Vermillion, Minnesota, St. John the Baptist students in grades Preschool-Grade 4 just donated 236 lbs of cereal and around 1,000 pairs of socks for needy people. They did it as part of their "Sock it to Hunger" initiative, which helps provide emergency services for the hungry and homeless. As you know, it's crucial for kids to learn about empathy and helping those in need. It instills compassion, kindness and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in the world. Great job kids! If you know an educator or students making a positive impact in their community, share their stories with us. We want to showcase the good they're putting into the world. Send us an email at [email protected]. We can't wait to hear from you and share your inspiring stories!
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A Clever Four-Year-Old Saves His Mom's Life
In a town called Big Lake, little kids do some pretty big things. Four-year-old Asher proved just that after saving his mom's life. How he did it is incredible!๐บWATCH HIS INSPIRING STORY HERE
A Small Town is on a Mission to Save Baby Puffins From Extinction
In the town of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, a community of adorable puffins have been losing their natural habitat. But now, thanks to nine-year-old Sigrรบn and 12-year-old Rakel, there's more hope than ever. Here's how they're saving the precious animals.๐บWATCH HOW VOLUNTEERS ARE SAVING THESE BIRDS FROM EXTINCTION
The Green Spaces Effect: Why "Prescribing Nature" is on the Rise
New research shows that going for a walk in nature can improve your ability to concentrate and improve your mental health. Now, the study is revealing the benefits of living near parks and forests โ and it just might surprise you!
New Study Shows Electric Cars Have a Positive Impact on Public Health
For years, Scientists have known that electric vehicles are good for the environment. But now, there's a surprising new effect โ it turns out they're really, really good for your health too. Here's how.
Mexico is Restoring an Ancient Lake From the Rubble of an Unfinished Airport
It's like bringing history back to life! This massive area was supposed to be an Airport. Instead, it will become one of the biggest urban parks in the world and an oasis for plants and wild animals. Here's why...
Goodable Trivia Question of the WeekHow do Puffins help humans? A: Indicators of ocean healthB: Protects waterfronts from mudslidesC: Provides direction during sea voyages
Answer: A: Indicators of ocean health. Puffins catch fish that would otherwise be hard to study. When parent puffins bring a meal back to nests on land, scientists briefly borrow the fish and examine them, which informs conservationists on the health of ocean life.
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