Mills Creative Project

This historical episode focuses on the darkest period of the time: the Holocaust. The persecution of Jews, concentration camps, and in general the Nazi period is a topic that in school is not treated enough. Some literary works can help to understand better.

What about a day to promote optimism? Such a great idea to give a positive message. Are you a Glass-Half- Full or a Glass-half- Empty person? There won't be any particular literary advice but examples of optimistic persons and two songs with some optimistic shades.

An important message, a discussion that should highlight a problem that still exists: Violence against Women, both physical and psychological.

I'll talk about acceptance of disability, a topic that is important to share. I found a foundation that inspired me to talk about it. We are all different and people with disability should be considered therefore every January 20th, there is an international Day dedicated to them. Check the website: 3elove.com

This second episode focuses on the history of a Christmas Symbol, the beloved story of a soldier, The Nutcracker. The tale was written by E.T.A Hoffman inspired different ballets and teaches some moral lessons.

This first Christmas episode is dedicated to analyzing briefly a famous Christmas tale: A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens.

What is tolerance and what does it mean? Some books give some life lessons that PEOPLE still ignore. There is no respect and no step toward the acceptance of diversity.

Adoption is a process that can make a difference for more than one person. It gives an opportunity to give a chance. Three different books provide an essential message: family is where you feel safe and it doesn't necessarily have to do with a blood connection.

Grandparents are like vitamins in our story and can give a negative or positive turning point in our childhood. They are essential but not always necessary. They are like a wise guide that can teach more about life and help to make things easier

Dreams ... what are dreams? Are Wishes your heart makes? Actually, there is no perfect definition, it's an expression of fears and desires. A sort of fantastic refugee, a mental armor to protect yourself from the insanity of the reality!

Why reading is important? Why do people hate reading? That's an episode about one of the skills that the concept of literacy includes.