Making Sense of Our Differences
Practice Teacher asks encouraging open-ended questions for the students to think about differences. For example: What are our differences? What could be some examples of visible or invisible differences?
Afterwards, a story book about the topic is read to the students. Students continue to discuss and exchange ideas about the importance of differences, understanding each other, respect and empathy.
When to Use
During orientation, while celebrating a special day or week, or anytime around the year.
Age Level
Preschool – Primary School
Duration
20 -30 mins
Materials
Story books “Farklı ama Aynı” (Different But The Same) and “Elmer and Rose”
Related Areas of Social-Emotional Learning
Self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, empathy, respect
Purpose
Developing empathy skills