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Clara Barton lived in Washington D.C. when the Civil War started. She
saw that the army was unprepared to take care of wounded soldiers, so
she collected and delivered medical supplies to the battlefield. Her nursing
services in the field earned her the nickname “Angel of the Battlefield.”
After the war, she traveled to Europe and learned about a new organization
that helped war victims—the Red Cross. When she returned home she
established the American Red Cross.
Introducing the Activity
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tell about ways in which they might work with their family or friends to help
others in their community who are in need. List their responses on chart
paper. Afterward, review the list, inviting children to express how helping
others makes them feel. Finally, have them make these booklets to learn
more about Clara Barton.
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Materials
For each child:
C booklet patterns
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C crayons
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1. Cut out the booklet backing, cover, and pages.
2. Follow these directions to complete each page:
page 1: Draw a picture of a letter.
page 2: Draw a house.
page 3: Draw a horse pulling a wooden wagon.
backing and page 4: Color the picture. Then write your name on the
line. Draw a red cross on page 4.
3. Sequence the pages, stack them behind the cover, and staple them to the
backing where indicated.
4. Read the booklet together. Then form small groups and have children
share their booklets with each other.
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More Facts About . . .
Clara Barton
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Draw a large Red Cross symbol on chart paper. Brainstorm with children
some of the ways that the American Red Cross organization helps people
in our country today. Add their responses around the symbol to create
a poster.
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Miss Barton’s long service to our country.
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She started the American
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She took care of hurt soldiers
in her home.
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She rode a wagon onto the
battlef ield to help soldiers.
Clara Barton wrote letters.
She asked people to help
Civil War soldiers.
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