What does this quote mean? Look up "clench" in the dictionary if you are
unsure of its meaning.
When Indira Gandhi talks about "shaking hands" she is really meaning
something else. What?
Is the quote appropriate today?
Is Indira Gandhi talking about individual people, or countries?
Is the quote useful for children? Does it tell us or teach us anything?
Activity Ideas
Younger children may want to try clenching their fists to see how it
makes them feel. Does it make them feel angry and tense?
Can you clench your fists and smile at the same time?
Is it possible to shake hands with a clenched fist? Try!
Now try shaking hands. How does it feel? If you are in a classroom or
group situation, take the time to shake hands all around the room.
Use the opportunity to do some role playing. Pretend you are meeting
each other for the first time. Shake hands and say "How do you do?" or
"Pleased to meet you!" How about introducing yourself? The more practise
children have at this kind of thing, the more natural they will be when they
meet adults in everyday life.
Extension Ideas
What can you find out about Indira Gandhi? How did she die? You could
write a short profile about Indira Gandhi using the notebooking pages below.
Indira is pictured below with a very famous man. Who was he, and for
what was he most famous?
Can you find any more quotes by Indira Gandhi? Are there any that have
meaning for you? If so, perhaps you could start a quote book - grab a
notebook, decorate it's cover, and add any quotes that you feel are
particularly useful or special as you come across them.
Design and make your own poster of this week's quote. You could take
your own photographs, find photos on the internet, or illustrate your poster
yourself.
Early Learning Videos
Featuring bright colors, fun photos and cheerful music, these videos are aimed
at the younger age-group and introduce colors, numbers, letters and first words.
