17. Courageously Kind Team Meeting- Malala Yousafzai

Welcome to our first team meeting where we practice being courageously kind by learning about people, current or past, making a difference. 

Join me as we dive into the KIND method- Know, Inquire, Noodle, and DO! We will learn about Malala, ask big questions, look for the helpers, and decide what we can do to make an impact. 

Recommended book to read: Malala's Magical Pencil by Malala Yousafzai!

Please send your drawings to katie@teamkindhumans.com or tag @teamkindhumans on Instagram!

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Transcript

Malala Yousafzai

Katie Doughty: [00:00:00] Hey, super kind kids, welcome back to another episode, the podcast where we learn how to be courageously kind in the world. I'm Katie. And today we are learning about someone who used her voice to stand up for kids just like you. Her name is Malala Yousafzai, and she's an amazing example of bravery and kindness.

But before we start, I want to remind you and teach you a little bit about the kind method. The kind method is a way for us to find out some information and do something about it. It's a way for us to investigate and learn more so that we can take action and make a difference. There are four steps in the kind method.

Know, inquire, noodle, and do. [00:01:00] Know is to learn about the topic. Inquire is to ask those big questions and find out who are the helpers. Noodle is to take time to really think about this topic or this subject and how you feel about it. And do is to do something. It's to make a difference. It's to take action.

So are you ready to follow the KIND method as we learn more about Malala? Let's do it. Let's go. Step 1. Know. Malala Yousafzai was born in Pakistan in 1997. She loved school and she believed all kids, especially girls, should get an education. But, at the time, some people didn't think girls should go to school.

Malala thought that was unfair, so she spoke up about it. She wrote, gave speeches, and told the world why education was [00:02:00] important. But, some people didn't like what she was saying. One day when she was 15, Malala was hurt by people who wanted her to be silent. But guess what? She did not give up. She got better, she kept speaking out, and she became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Now she helps kids around the world go to school, which is a really important thing. So now we know a little bit about Malala. Let's head over to step two and inquire. This is where we're going to ask big questions malala's story is pretty incredible, but I have some questions for you. If you have a grown up nearby, once you hear a question, I want you to hit pause and talk to your grown up about what you think.

Are you ready for your first question? Okay, here's [00:03:00] your first question. Why do you think Malala believed so strongly in education? Go ahead and hit pause and come back when you're ready.

Alright, here's your next question. Have you ever stood up for something you believed in? What was that like? What do you think Malala was feeling when she did that too?

Alright, final question to talk with your grown up about. How can we help kids who don't have the same opportunities that we do? What are some ways we can help?

Alright, did you have those good big conversations? Another step in inquire is to look for the helpers. Who are the people already [00:04:00] helping? And we know Malala is one of them. And guess what? Malala knew that education is one of the most powerful tools in the world. That's why she started the Malala Fund.

The Malala Fund is a non profit that helps girls go to school in places where it's hard or even dangerous for them to get an education. The Malala Fund builds schools It trains teachers, and it helps girls in countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and Afghanistan. What do you think would happen if every kid, no matter where they lived, had the chance to go to school?

I want you to think about that for a little while and chat with your grown up. And when you're ready, come back, and we will head over to step three. All right. Step three. Noodle! I love the word noodle. I think [00:05:00] it's a funny word. Noodle means that we're going to use our hearts and our minds to think about what this means for us.

So, Malala reminds us that one voice can make a big difference. Even when things got scary, she kept going. Being kind doesn't just mean being nice. It also means being brave. And speaking up when something is unfair. So, let's think about this. What are some ways that you can use your voice for good? Maybe you can help a friend, speak up if something isn't fair, or learn more about kids who don't have the same rights as you.

I want you to take some time now and you can press pause and come back when you're ready. But grab a sheet of paper and some crayons. And I want you to noodle. I want you [00:06:00] to draw yourself speaking up for someone else. Using your voice for good. How can you be more like Malala? So take some time and really noodle on this.

And draw that picture. And you know what, when you're done, will you send me a picture of your picture? I would love to see it. I want to see how you would use your voice. You can send it to me at katy at teamkindhumans. com or you can have a grown up post it on social media and tag me, teamkindhumans.

Let's see it. Alright, once you're done with that, come back. Are you ready for do? Step four is do. This is where we take action and we do something. All right, are you ready for your challenge? [00:07:00] There are a couple of ways that you can complete this step. One of the most important ways that we can take action is to simply tell someone something about what we're learning.

It's pretty easy. So you can tell a friend about Malala. Tell them what you learned here. Or show them your picture. It's pretty simple. Another way that you can help out is that Malala believes books and education can change lives, so maybe this week you could find a book. That you've outgrown or you don't read anymore and you could donate it to a school or a library or a community center You can also keep learning about this topic by going to malala.

org With a grown up you can learn more about her what her mission is you can donate [00:08:00] and find other ways to help Are you ready to take action? Are you ready to do the do part of kind? Let's do it. I cannot wait to hear what you choose. Will you share that with me when you decide? I'd love to know. I can't wait to hear how you make a difference.

So that's it for today. Superkind kids, I'm so proud of you. Thank you for coming to this team meeting. Remember that kindness is powerful and so is your voice. Keep being brave, keep being kind, and I'll see you next time.