Amahle wants to help, but all she hears is “NO”. Is there anything she’ll be allowed to do?
Engagement Questions for “Amahle Wants to Help”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- If you were Amahle, what other ways would you try to help around the house?
- Can you think of a special job that only you can do to help your family?
- Imagine a day where everyone in your family has a special task. What would each person do?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Amahle felt when she was told “no” repeatedly?
- Can you remember a time when you wanted to help but couldn’t? How did that make you feel?
- How do you feel when someone appreciates your help?
Nature & Science:
- Why is it important for everyone in a family to help each other?
- What are some tasks that are safe for young children to do to help at home?
- How does helping each other make a family stronger?
✍️ Written by: Refilwe Nsibande
🎨 Illustrated by: Kelly Brown
🎭 Designed by: Monique Cleghorn
📝 Edited by: Katie Huston
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Amahle wants to help! is a Book Dash story and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Minor changes may have been made for ease of reading on our site.
