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Using Children’s Books to Engage Age 6-10 Youth in Climate Solutions
Stories provide access for early elementary school students to understand scientific components of climate change while simultaneously engaging them as agents of change within their communities. Climate-based picture books provide a safe space to express their visions and hope for their future while also expressing their fears and anxieties. In this way, a wide diversity of young children can feel welcome, included, and appreciated in future climate change adaptation development and acceptance. -a family or classroom For example, a book entitled A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO PLANNING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE has been written, illustrated, and submitted for publication. K-3 curriculum has been written to utilize this book in 45 minute learning experiences. We have found that children are engaged and eager to learn more. They learn that it takes a community, including themselves, and a variety of experts to provide a foundation for a transdisciplinary approach to problem solving and resilience in the face of climate change.