It's Okay to Be Different: Teaching Diversity With Todd Parr
Author of Lesson: Karla Price
Key Points: This lesson plan highlights the importance of students at early ages learning diversity. Within the goals listed is: "Activate prior knowledge about diversity by exploring the words similar and different". This lesson plan is packed with open-minded thinking and learning among both whole and small group activities. The end goal is to have the students in the classroom create a book with one sentence they wrote about why/how it is OK to be different. They then share their page aloud with one another and discuss it. This is a detailed lesson that will begin to shape those minds into seeing differences as not only a normal part of life but a beautiful part of life that is not to be feared.
Audience: Educators of any kind.
Relevance: This early childhood lesson is a detailed way to teach our young children to be open to learning about other people's differences, but at the same time also thinking about how we are all the same. It is a great way for any teacher to begin those conversations that will help their students to grow into accepting, loving adults. This lesson is a vital one that should be taught at any age, but to begin in the early childhood grades will help to solidify the movement towards a more progressive society.
Oh! Wow! This is a great lesson plan! I love the fact it is so open minded thinking. It is a great way to explore diversity in a safe and respectful way. It is okay to be different. We need to acknowledge the fact that different is a good thing and teach that to the students. They should feel the freedom to become their own selves without all of societies silly expectations.
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