Picture Prompt
Statue Of Liberty Comes To Life Picture Prompt
The Statue of Liberty has come to life and is reaching out her hand to the child. Write about what happens next. What does the statue say, and how does the child respond? How does this conversation change how the child thinks about freedom and hope?
Warm-Up Discussion Questions
What is the history of the Statue of Liberty, and what does it represent?
Brainstorm other symbols of freedom and hope.
If the Statue of Liberty could speak, what kind of voice do you imagine she would have?
What kind of message do you think the Statue would share about freedom?
How might the child feel when approached by the living Statue of Liberty?
What questions might the child have for the Statue of Liberty?
In what ways could this meeting change the child’s thoughts on hope for the future?
Why is freedom important, and how can it be explained to someone the child’s age in the picture?
If you were the child in the picture, what would you do after meeting the Statue of Liberty?
How can this encounter inspire the child to make a difference in their community?


