Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale is a beautifully written biography of Florence Nightingale, the woman who has revolutionized healthcare as we know it with her tireless service to army soldiers and cleanliness within hospital settings. Born to wealthy parents, Florence decided that she would become a nurse and devote her life to the wellbeing of others. She has set the stage for the common practices used in the healthcare system. 

This book is categorized as a biography because it is written about Florence Nightingale including factual information about her life.

About the Author 

Demi photographed with her husband Tze-si "Jesse" Huang

I found Demi strikingly interesting because she has written and illustrated over 130 best selling children's books! I also thought it was interesting that most of her books are only signed Demi when her actual name is Charlotte Dumaresq Hunt. Alot of Demi's books focus on various religions and cultures. 

Motivational Activities

Create a helping hand wreath

1. Students will trace their hands on construction paper of various colors and cut their traced hands out.
2. Each student will write a phrase that can help others on their hand and sign their name.
3. Each student will take turns pasting the hands together in a circle to complete the wreath. 

It should look similar to this:

 This activity will help students to respect others by putting the needs of others before their own.  

Explore the reasons why we should help others

1. Students will design pictures for gifts to children in the local hospital and send those picture to the hospital. 
2. Students will also have a round table discussion about why we should help others in need.

Reader Response Questions

1. Why do think Florence Nightingale gave up her life as a wealthy person to help others?
2. How can you be of service to others?

References

 Demi author biography on Wisdom Tales Press.com. (n.d.).

 Retrieved October 3, 2014. 

Florence Nightingale. (2014). Henry Holt and.