Day One: In what ways are we different? We started this social studies unit reading the book by Mem Fox, Whoever You Are. This beautifully written and illustrated book describes how we are all different in many ways, but in just as many ways, we are the same. We all love, we all hurt, and we all laugh.
After reading and discussing differences and similarities, we created posters showing our unique characteristics. We are all different, we are all similar, and we are all special in our own ways!
After reading and discussing differences and similarities, we created posters showing our unique characteristics. We are all different, we are all similar, and we are all special in our own ways!
Day 2: How can we show respect to others even if they are different from us?
After reading the book, Marianthe's Story: Painted Words, we discussed how we can show respect to people. The class came up with many wonderful ideas. Some were simple like smiling to someone or waving to them in the hall. Other ideas were more specific like helping someone up when they fall or pulling out a chair for someone. I'm lucky to spend time with such respectful, thoughtful students!
After reading the book, Marianthe's Story: Painted Words, we discussed how we can show respect to people. The class came up with many wonderful ideas. Some were simple like smiling to someone or waving to them in the hall. Other ideas were more specific like helping someone up when they fall or pulling out a chair for someone. I'm lucky to spend time with such respectful, thoughtful students!
Day Three: We'll read the book Marianthe's Story: Spoken Memories and continue our conversation on respect...stay tuned!