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Bus stop

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  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-67759241?fbclid=IwAR0MyBDnCA-7y7ObnzEtDWz_ScNvbLwY4WCS312Mwj_nJ3a3RZujCAryf4c What do you see in the picture, what do you think the space is used for, what could it be used for, is it outside or inside? Residents in a village in the forest of Dean have come together to transform a bus stop in to a community space. What is a bus stop for, what does a bus stop usually look like? One of the residents who helped to set it up, Ann Newbury, said she hoped the bus stop would become a library and a space to chat. She said, "Books are so important." Do you agree? Why do you think Ann says books are important? Why can't people buy their own books and red at home? why is chat important? How might a chat help someone in the village? Another resident, Tina Coull, started the idea but putting up two hanging baskets. People liked the flowers and then people had more ideas for how to build a better bus stop and wanted to help. Lots ...

Alligator

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  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67666626 An extremely rare white alligator was born at a wildlife park in Florida last year. The picture shows the baby alligator and her brother. The female reptile, measuring just 49cm is one of only seven in the world. She is a Leucistic alligator. Leucistic alligators are the rarest of all alligators. The alligator has a brother born at the same time with skin the same colour as most other alligators. The alligator has been described as beautiful. The park is asking people to suggest a name for the reptile. You can see footage of the beautiful alligator in the clip above. - how is this alligator different to most other alligators? - Why does this alligator look different to her brother? (she just does! Everyone is unique, we all have differences) - Why is she being described as beautiful? - Do you think mum is proud of her different baby, do you think mum loves her different, beautiful baby? - Most of the names suggested for the alli...

Hair

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  https://www.upworthy.com/preschooler-has-a-perfect-response-to-a-boy-who-called-her-hair-crazy Leila Danai is three years old and goes to nursery school. She is one of the only back children in the school and her beautiful afro-textured hair is different to the hair on most other children. A video of Leila talking to her mum about her day at school has gone viral. You can watch the video in the link above.  What do you think Leila talks about in the video? Are there any clues? Leila tells her mum about a boy in her class who was rude about her hair. The boy said he didn't like Leila's hair and told her it was "crazy". How do you think Leila responded?  How would you respond if you were Leila? How would you respond if you overheard the boy saying that to Leila? Leila said, "I like it!" She then said, "My Mommy made it. And if you don't like it, I'll keep it for myself!" Leila then showed the boy her beautiful smile. Why do you think Leila ...