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Place as Mirror of Self and Community lesson plan.

Students understand difference and community by exploring a special place in their lives.

Materials: One Special Places handout for each student (at lesson plan link below), a world map for the extension activity Subjects: Social Studies, Language Arts, ESL

By putting themselves in another’s shoes, students gain a better understanding of what it means to be empathetic, creating a more accepting and respectful school community.

Materials: Grade appropriate handouts at lesson plan links below

It’s Okay to Feel Different Lesson Plan Grades 3-5.It’s Okay to Feel Different Lesson Plan K through 2.

Students explore the concepts of difference and diversity as they develop an understanding of community.For Grades 3-5 add: downloadable jigsaw puzzle template at lesson plan link below & poster board cut into jigsaw pieces, one per student. Materials: It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr or books with a similar theme of diversity, like Hair/Pelitos, by Sandra Cisneros and Why Am I Different, by Norma Simon, construction paper, oil pastels or crayons. Daily Morning Meetings help students and teachers connect and start the day on a positive note.Everyone’s a Helperlesson plan 3 through 5.Everyone’s a Helper lesson plan K through 2.Students develop an understanding of the concepts of strengths, struggles, and what it means to help and be part of a community.Materials: Handout: Sometimes I HELP, Sometimes I NEED Help at lesson plan links below, chart paper, construction paper, coloured pencils, oil pastels or crayons. Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Art Getting to Know Each Other mixer lesson plan.This game centers on a question: “Could you be friends with someone who.Materials: Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick by Roz Rosenbluth Have students make a mural that illustrates their understanding of the story, then discuss what they have drawn.Read the story aloud in class or show students the 4 minute video of the author reading the story here.Subjects: Language Arts, Art, Social Studies This activity helps students be sensitive to others, giving them a way to cross boundaries and bring cheer.Materials: Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst 3 happy faces per student They brainstorm their personal strengths and needs of the community and make a plan to take action for the common good.ĭuration: One intro and one follow-up session and ongoing throughout the week Children work cooperatively to make a paper quilt displaying the strengths of the group as they make the neighbourhood a better place.Materials: 4” x 4” colourful construction paper, or cardstock paper squares, hole-punch or needle and thread, yarn or strong glue, poster board or cardboard backing Subjects: Art, Language Arts, Philanthropy and Social Studies (Click on these links for Lesson Plans on Bullying Awareness, Teaching Tolerance, and Making a Difference.)

These lessons (arranged from lowest to highest grade levels) provide tools for developing empathy and understanding others, as students learn to value how diversity creates a strong and colourful classroom and community.