Well, looks like we’ve gone and invaded a sovereign nation and kidnapped its leader. What should we tell the children?
This 14-page PDF lesson set attempts to answer that question. In it, you’ll find
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An easy-to-read overview of the events of January 3, 2026
Nine print-and-go activity pages that were designed to help students explore and answer the following questions:
Who is Nicolás Maduro?
What is life like for the people of Venezuela?
What happened in the months leading up to this attack on Venezuela?
Why might Trump want to invade a foreign country?
What will change as a result of this attack and kidnapping?
Thank you for learning (and caring) about what’s happening in Venezuela. We will update this lesson as events unfold. Stay safe, share your ideas, and care for your community as best you can. You are not alone. We will get through this, and all things, together.
Well, looks like we’ve gone and invaded a sovereign nation and kidnapped its leader. What should we tell the children?
This 14-page PDF lesson set attempts to answer that question. In it, you’ll find
Recommended reading resources
Recommended video resources
Recommended podcast resources
An easy-to-read overview of the events of January 3, 2026
Nine print-and-go activity pages that were designed to help students explore and answer the following questions:
Who is Nicolás Maduro?
What is life like for the people of Venezuela?
What happened in the months leading up to this attack on Venezuela?
Why might Trump want to invade a foreign country?
What will change as a result of this attack and kidnapping?
Thank you for learning (and caring) about what’s happening in Venezuela. We will update this lesson as events unfold. Stay safe, share your ideas, and care for your community as best you can. You are not alone. We will get through this, and all things, together.
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