Overview
Many children in classrooms all around the country are dealing with cancer in one way or another at any given time. This lesson seeks to answer some of their questions and demonstrate how they might support friends and family members affected by the disease.
Cross-curricular links: Science, literacy
Learning Activities:
Who can help?
Making a gift
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