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CHAPTER 2
How Can I Build a Learning Community in My Classroom: Strategies for Including All Children 43
Children all Over the World Are Alike
Begin as babies
When they are born, they are already members of a family
Have eyes, ears, hair, etc.
Need adults to take care of them when
they are babies
Children all Over the World Are Unique
Handprint Footprint
Eye shape Nose shape
Family members—no two families are alike
After completing this activity, as a class write a group journal entry that begins, “We can help get rid of discrimination by .”
Summarize
• Childhood is experienced around the world.
• Children all over the world experience many of the same changes, yet every child has
unique features.
• Prejudice is a negative opinion formed about someone without knowing or examining
all the facts.
• Discrimination is treating someone badly because she or he is different from you.
• Even as school children in the early grades, we can help get rid of discrimination.
Assessment
Have each student complete a narrative and provide illustrations that respond to the fol- lowing statements.
1. Children everywhere are like me in the following ways:
2. I am unique in the following ways:
3. Icanhelpfightdiscrimination(treatingsomeonebadlybecauseheorsheisdifferent)by:
Home Assignment
The goal is to think about sameness and specialness or uniquenesses of children. Encour- age students to discuss what they learned about sameness and specialness regarding childhood around the world. Then, have the family complete the Important Information Sheet About Me. The results will be shared with classmates.
Dear Parents,
We are learning about specialness. Attached is an Important Information Sheet About Me that we would like your child to complete with a family member’s assistance. The results will be shared during our social studies class. Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Model Letter to Parents
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