Bright Leaders

Part of our mission at Bright Littles is to empower children to be the best version of themselves, but it is important to us that children are also able to see themselves in their role models and other people who are making an impact in our world. We will be highlight Bright Leaders from all walks of life who changed or are currently changing the world for the better, breaking barriers, helping others, and more! Introducing our Bright Leaders... 

Our first Bright Leader is Frida Kahlo 🎨 She was a famous painter from Mexico who didn’t let her life challenges stop her from pursuing her dreams. She became famous for painting self-portraits and not giving up!!

Have you ever been challenged? How did you find a way to overcome your obstacle?

Activities:

🖼 Look up Frida’s artwork

🧠 How does her artwork make you feel?

🐒 What type of animals did she have?

🖌 Draw a self-portrait of yourself

Our next Bright Leader is Harriet Tubman 🌟 She was a civil rights activist, a leader, and a truly brave woman who overcame horrible circumstances to help save the lives of over 300 people! She risked her life and freedom to help others. 

Activities:

📖 Research the Underground Railroad

👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼 How can you help people in need?

💪 When have you been brave in your life?

To wrap up our first Bright Leaders blog: Stevie Wonder 🎹🎤 He is an American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer who overcame a disability and rose to fame for his incredible musical talent. Wonder has been blind almost since infancy, but he didn't let his lack of sight stop him from chasing his dreams!

Activities:

🎶 Listen to one of his songs

📚 How can blind people read books?

🥁 What is an instrument you have an interest in learning to play?