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Title:
| Literature: "The Man Who Loved Clowns" by June Rae Wood |
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Description:
| These sites are about themes from the book "The Man Who Loved Clowns." Topics include Down Syndrome, sadness, and the death of a parent. There is also information about Missouri author June Rae Wood. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| June Rae Wood's Web Page
This site is about June Rae Wood, a Missouri children's author, and includes contact information for her.
Kids with Special Needs
This article explains what it means for some children to have "special needs" and what other students can do to be their friends. Click on the "Next" button to advance through all the pages.
Someone in My Friend's Family Died
This article offers tips on how to be a good friend to someone who has lost a loved one.
Why Am I So Sad?
This article explores the topic of sadness and depression.
Dealing with Peer Pressure
Read this article about peer pressure and tips for walking away from it.
Young Children's Understanding of Death
Scroll down to read a list of children's common reactions to the death of a loved one.
Young Child's Understanding of Death
This article explains how children grieve when a loved one dies and the common emotions they experience, such as anger and guilt.
Information about Down Syndrome
This page offers quick facts about Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome
This site for kids explains what Down Syndrome is and what life is like for people who have it.
Homesickness
Read about homesickness and how it can be cured.
What Kids Who Are Moving Should Do
This article has tips to help kids cope with a move.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
3, 6, 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.10, 4.2, 4.3
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