Ed Sheeran meets Peaches, a young girl in Liberia
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Red Nose Day believes that you're never too young to make a difference. That's why we've created Red Nose Day in School, a program that provides free lesson plans and resources to help students understand the issue of child poverty, develop empathy, and realize their power to help others.
Red Nose Day 2020 is May 21, but you can start now with this flexible yearlong program.
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Lesson Plans & More
Help your students build empathy while practicing core ELA and math skills, using these classroom routines and downloadable lessons that tie into key teaching moments throughout the year. Then turn learning into action by taking part in the Red Nose Day Joke-Ha-Thon at the end of the school year!
Lesson
Classroom Routines to Build Empathy
SEL + ELA lessons to build empathy all year long. Use with the Everyday Heroes poster.
Poster
Everyday Heroes Poster
Celebrate your students' good deeds with the Everyday Heroes poster.
Planner
Teachable Moments Throughout the Year
These dates to make a difference will help you plan your Everyday Heroes yearlong program.
Lesson
Writing for Informed Social Action
Students will use empathy and research skills to write persuasive letters.
Lesson
Building Empathy Through Reading
Students will read informational text to develop empathy for those in need.
Lesson
Literacy, Empathy, and Humor
Students will use humor and creativity to build literacy skills and prepare for the Joke-Ha-Thon!
Case Studies
Stories of Children We've Helped
In these case studies, students will learn about the different ways poverty impacts children around the world, and how Red Nose Day makes a difference.
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Videos
Our videos help students understand the effects of poverty on children and inspire them to make a difference.
RND in School Videos
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media blockJack Black meets Felix, a street child, in Uganda
In 2015's Red Nose Day Special, Jack Black met a street kid from Uganda named Felix. One year later, your #RedNoseDay donations changed his life.
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media blockMichelle Rodriquez learns about child labor in Peru
In 2015, Michelle Rodriguez travelled to Peru for Red Nose Day. There, she met several children who do back-breaking labor.
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media blockRising Above Poverty in Atlanta
In Atlanta, 30% of children live in poverty, and only 4% will make it out. L.E.A.D, a program funded by Red Nose Day, uses the power of sport to empower young ambassadors and help them overcome crime, poverty, and racism.
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media blockPaul Rudd and Julia Roberts explore child poverty in America
Follow along as Paul Rudd and Julia Roberts visit some schools in the United States, where children in need do not have access to healthy meals or good medical care.
