FREE FOR YOU AND ME: WHAT OUR FIRST AMENDMENT MEANS: STUDY / EDUCATOR’S GUIDE

Best Users: School Librarians, Educators, Home Learning
Best Audience: Children Grades 04-07

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ABOUT THE STUDY & EDUCATOR’S GUIDE

“The freedom of religion,
of speech, and of the press,
the right to peaceful meetings,
the right to seek redress—
these five important freedoms
are democracy’s foundation.
Know these rights – defend them –
and we’ll build a stronger nation.”
—Free for You and Me: 
What Our First Amendment Means

These are the final words of the picture book Free for You and Me: What Our First Amendment Means (Albert Whitman & Company). Curriculum Coordinator Michelle Amato and the team at Curious City share discussion questions, research, and project ideas to help students know and defend their rights and in doing so, “build a stronger nation.” Rich in online resources from sources like the ACLU and Teaching Tolerance, this document can be used for a guided or self-guided exploration of the First Amendment and its freedoms.

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Image © Manu Montoya
 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Free for You and Me: What Our First Amendment Means
By Christy Mihaly
Illustrated by Manu Montoya
Published by Whitman, Albert & Company
ISBN-13:9780807524411
Age Range: 7 +

It’s a free country! But what does that mean? Find out the five liberties protected by the First Amendment. Vivid examples from history and everyday life demonstrate the meaning of freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights to assemble peacefully and to petition the government.

“Everyday examples demonstrate how these liberties are embedded in our society. The young characters debate whether a book is interesting or boring. They learn through the press that their mayor plans to close the neighborhood playground. The community rises up to save their playground by rallying and signing a petition. The colorful, cartoon-like illustrations have speech bubbles and clearly demonstrate what it means to have freedom of religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly. Back matter includes more information about the United States Constitution and each of the five liberties. A glossary and a bibliography are included…A nice addition to library collections that target second and third graders.”
—School Library Journal
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“A simple explanation of the rights laid out in the First Amendment, with examples historical and otherwise showing them in operation….valuable as a gateway to further study.”
—Kirkus Reviews