Bee Light
Bee a Light
COPYRIGHT 2021
Hi, you!
What's the buzz?
We got your back
just becuz!
Written by Wendy Wardlow
Bee Illustrations by Ollie Davis
Weather GIFS by Headexplodie
This is your story. First, give your bee a name. Then, when you see this emoji shout the name for all to hear! Now, on with
“Bee a Light” starring your bee!
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We all have stories deep inside
of times we laughed and times we cried.
In this story you’ll learn about
letting your strong feelings out.
There's a quest to be loving and kind
with caring acts from heart and mind.
This story was written just for you
with hopes you’ll share your stories, too.
In the time of COVID
life was gray
day after day,
day after day.
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Sickness spread and worry grew.
It was scary, what to do?
Many questions swirled around
as all lives flipped down.
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Upside
Do you have a worry?
loved the park and
loved the pool,
but especially missed
going to school.
Now each day
was spent at home
watching ZOOM on a
cracked phone.
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What have you missed?
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One day heard “NO” once more
and stomped right over to the front door.
Then yelled for all the world to hear
MADDEST thoughts filled with fear!
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I am so MAD and SAD
....and I feel
BAD, BAD, BAD!!
When were you last mad?
I miss being with my family and friends.
How can this change when it never ends?
I’m tired of gray, I want yellow and blue.
I need lots of friends, not just a few.
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needed some help to think things through.
What were the answers about what to do?
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Then thought of a lesson
learned in school. When you need
a helping tool, seek wise people
who always knew
just where to ook and what to do.
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Who do you ask when you need help?
ran to the kitchen
to talk with dad
who was gazing at bills
and his face looked sad.
From the next room
mom's words were upset
filling the air with such gloom
’s heart sadly wept.
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That's when began
a brave and bold quest
to change their whole world
and make it the best!
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’s teacher had always been so wise
and the light of care shone in their
They listened to with an open heart
and the answer they gave was thoughtful and smart.
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"Your feelings are so very strong
let them out in your own song.
Jump and shout,
scream and yell,
let your feelings ring like a bell!"
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watched the kind
teacher on the screen,
and all the strong feelings
flew out with a scream!
“I am so MAD and SAD
and I feel BAD, BAD, BAD!!”
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To ’s surprise those strong words
took flight in the air like soaring birds.
By letting mad words out,
free and snappy,
the day seemed better,
even happy!
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What are ways you can let your strong feelings out?
Next met wise person number two,
a neighbor whose words gave another clue.
“You have the power in your mind, believe
in yourself, you are
wise and kind.”
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With a wise, kind
mind thought of
a plan and said out loud, “I’ll do what I can.”
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made posters, notes, and colorful rocks
and placed them up and down the blocks.
The friendly lights from those good deeds
spread through the streets like happy seeds.
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What are some ideas you have to be kind and make people smile?
Then wise person three came through the door.
’s mom gave a hug, and then one more.
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She said that ’s brilliant love light
had touched her heart
and made it .
She explained that
when you give love out,
it comes back to you,
have no doubt.
bright
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Then thought of a special skill,
and it brought comfort to release this will.
“I’ll pollinate to shine my light,
a heartfelt gift that seems just right.”
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How can you use your special talents to share your light with others?
An orange flower here,
a pink flower there,
spread pollen everywhere.
These special gifts
brought more love light
with sounds of laughter
and delight!
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What are ways you can show love and appreciation for others?
buzzed back home, glowing inside.
And this made dad smile with pride.
“ ” he said, “You are strong and kind,
with love and courage in your
and mind.”
thought before
the day was through
to study the lessons
as a review.
Lesson One is all about
letting your strong feelings out.
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Lesson Two is that your mind
can think of ways to be kind.
Lesson Three is from the heart,
love brings us together not apart.
Lesson Four is trust in YOU,
your heart and mind will guide
you through.
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Then had another thought
of a lesson to be taught.
“I think there is a special end when we spread our love
from friend to friend.”
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Lesson Five is when you share your light of kindness everywhere
one love light will turn into two.
Imagine what more
lights could do?
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Now's your turn
to shine the light.
sees your spark
and it's so bright!
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Not The End...…
Start Here
Continue your quest with our Kindness Pledge, a Care Hard Plan, and more creative activities.
Bee a bright light
to change the world!
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ABOUT US
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ABOUT US
Do you enjoy apples, blueberries, and flowers? Bees are essential to nature and to providing food. They pollinate one-third of the food we eat!
Compared to 1947, the U.S. honeybee population has declined by 60%. There are five main reasons this is happening. You have the power to help them out!
Visit The Bee Conservancy organization to learn more.
Actions You Can Do to Help
Threats to Bees
Choose one threat and one action to kickstart a
Care Hard Plan: Community Edition
Draw a line from the Threat to the Action that creates a cause and effect. One person and action can make a difference!
KIDS’ EXTRA FUN
Color in and then create a new friend for your bee.
KIDS’ EXTRA FUN
KIDS’ EXTRA FUN
Make a comic strip like Max Garcia
LEARN AND DRAW A MINECRAFT BEE
LEARN MORE ABOUT BEES
BUZZ, DANCE, AND REMIX LIKE A BUMBLEBEE
DOODLES
Define these words in your own way and then search
in the word search.
EMOTION
CARE
FEAR
FAMILY
GOOD DEEDS
LOVE LIGHT
SPECIAL
PRIDE
COURAGE
LESSONS
KINDNESS
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KIDS’ EXTRA FUN
Kindness Garden
Decorate rocks, sticks, and other parts of nature with kind messages to place out in your front yard.
Help the bees by planting bee friendly plants in your garden.
CREATIVE PROJECT
CREATIVE PROJECT
CARETAKER HACKS
5 Daily Checkins
Caretakers and educators can continue the values and skills talked about Bee a Light with daily checkins. Try the question prompts below to open a fresh conversation with kids. Replace “how was your day?” with:
DID YOU HAVE ANY SNORT LAUGHS?
What was funny today? Reflecting on the laughter in the day provides a connector around the good moments and reminds us all to revel in our own happiness as well as collective joy.
WHAT STUNG THE MOST?
What was your sadness? No day is all good and it’s not healthy to never feel down, jealous, or mad. Make a note it happened and that you survived.
DO YOU NEED A REAL BANDAID, HUG, OR BOTH?
Who are you connecting with? Relationships are integral to the human experience and friendship requires effort, respect, empathy, and honor.
HOW MANY THANK YOU’S DID YOU COUNT?
Where did you sprinkle and collect gratitude? Connection requires thankfulness and being mindful of it helps everyone.
WHO HAD YOUR BACK TODAY? WHOSE BACK DID YOU HAVE?
Did you place yourself outside a comfort zone? Getting a scrape means we pushed a safe boundary. Hugs mean we are expanding our emotional toolbox. Both build resilience and grit.
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CARE HARD SYSTEM
CARETAKER HACKS
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A LOOK AT THIS CURRICULUM
Bee a Light
THEMES
CARE HARD SYSTEM
Pair this book with the ME CARE pillar and extend active learning with the Awesome Advocate module and Kind Hive challenge.
RISK FACTORS
Anxiety, Social-Isolation, Literacy, Self-Esteem, Caregiver Confidence, Community Activity
SYNERGY, COLLABORATION, PLANNING
Current Campus Events Pairing: Book Fair
Suggested Partner Programs: Four Steps to Friendship Program and Start With Hello
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ABOUT US
VALUES
Advocacy, Attitude, Caring, Courage, Empathy, Family, Friendships, Integrity, Kindness, Love, Resilience
SKILLS
Emotional Intelligence; Resilience, Stress Tolerance, and Flexibility; Entrepreneurship, Management, and Teamwork
Competence, Confidence, Connection, Caring, Character, Contribution
A LOOK AT THE CURRICULUM
CREATORS: BEHIND THE SCENES
Ollie Davis
He/Him
Youth Creative Lead, Illustrator
Bee a Light
Wendy Wardlow
She/Her
Board Member and Committee
Chair of Education, Author Bee a Light
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ABOUT THE MAKERS
Ollie is a teen, student, musician, and artist living in San Diego, CA. He started working with Inlight Institute because he felt there was a better way to take action against bullying in schools. Through art and design, he hopes to inspire people to be interested and celebrate their own and each other's uniqueness.
Ollie is a Care Hard advocate for youth development, anti-bullying, and art in the classroom.
Wendy is a retired principal and educator, gardener, writer, and idea generator living in Carlsbad, CA. She started working with Inlight Institute because she wants kids to believe in themselves the way she does in them. Through education, poetry, and some fun, she hopes to provide kids with hope and hugs.
Wendy is a Care Hard advocate for early childhood and elementary education and mental health awareness.
Annie Wong
She/Her
Claymation GIF contributor
Annie Wong, a.k.a. Headexplodie, is a mixed media artist and storyteller known for cooking up playful eye candy in the form of sculptures, illustrations, and stop motion animation. Her work is a blend of delightful fun, oddball humor, with a touch of teenage rebellion. Pee-Wee Herman once said she was cool and she has been riding high on that achievement ever since.
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Bee a Light is part of the Care Hard System. It is created by Inlight Institute, a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower kids to care about themselves, others, and the world around them.
Through a people-focused education constructed from social science and behavioral research, we address social deficits affecting youth today, including; anxiety, bullying, self-harm, loneliness, suicidal tendencies, and violence.
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