Tim Vyner's book, World Team, unites nations around the world, showing that we really are not that different from each other after all. Despite different backgrounds, cultures, and landscapes, we share similar dreams and hopes. One game can unite the world: soccer. Both the first and last page of this book state, "One big round world, one small round ball." Across the globe, children play soccer. Whether kicking a ball outside of school, watching a live game, or playing soccer on a dusty, sandy field, these children have soccer in common.
Each page of this story references a different country and time zone along the right-hand side of the page. Spanning from London, to India, to South Africa, to the United States, to Australia, and many in-between, students will the impact soccer has on children around the world. The pictures in this story portray the culture of each country. Although the landscapes vary, soccer remains the solid constant connection between children across the globe. Many children have the same dreams such as being a professional soccer player and playing in the World Cup. They want the glory, the feeling of success.
Teachers can take this story in many different directions. Students can create journal, essays, or illustrations that highlight some of their own dreams for the future. If possible, it would be a unique opportunity if students could have pen pals from a different country and write back and forth either through handwritten letters or e-mail. Students could learn about more similarities between different cultures while also expanding their definition of diversity. One other possibility would be to develop a research project about sports in different countries. For older students, they could research a sport of their choice and learn about that sports' influence around the world.
The title itself, World Team, connects people across the globe, highlighting the importance of teamwork and companionship. We do not have to be enemies, but instead, we can share similar ideals. Everyone has ambitions. Everyone has dreams.
Each page of this story references a different country and time zone along the right-hand side of the page. Spanning from London, to India, to South Africa, to the United States, to Australia, and many in-between, students will the impact soccer has on children around the world. The pictures in this story portray the culture of each country. Although the landscapes vary, soccer remains the solid constant connection between children across the globe. Many children have the same dreams such as being a professional soccer player and playing in the World Cup. They want the glory, the feeling of success.
Teachers can take this story in many different directions. Students can create journal, essays, or illustrations that highlight some of their own dreams for the future. If possible, it would be a unique opportunity if students could have pen pals from a different country and write back and forth either through handwritten letters or e-mail. Students could learn about more similarities between different cultures while also expanding their definition of diversity. One other possibility would be to develop a research project about sports in different countries. For older students, they could research a sport of their choice and learn about that sports' influence around the world.
The title itself, World Team, connects people across the globe, highlighting the importance of teamwork and companionship. We do not have to be enemies, but instead, we can share similar ideals. Everyone has ambitions. Everyone has dreams.
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