Jan 09, 2014 the idea of building selfrespect is often the first perspective these activities address. Whether youre adopted, wear glasses, or eat macaroni and cheese in the tub, it s okay to be you. It is important to teach students about diversity to help them develop empathy for others. The book tells that people and things are different and that it s ok to be different. These are a bundle of 7 activities to accompany the poem its ok. Whether youre adopted, wear glasses, or eat macaroni and cheese in the tub, its okay to be you. Sesame street is a production of sesame workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces pinky dinky doo, the electric company. Teach children about the differences between people. It s okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format featuring todd parr s trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes. Have the children look at the cover of the book its okay to be different. This mini pack includes a class book, writing activities, character posters, center ideas, whole class ditties, and more. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will. Like a lot of us, he wasnt really handsome and didnt really stand out. Draw a picture of a person eating cake while other.
Grade k2 35 68 912 constructcomponent general objectives to help children appreciate their differences. Its okay to fart the science of flatulence for students 9th 12th standards. After a shared reading of the text, students work in small groups to discuss and write down what makes them diverse. You need to teach them to respect peoples skills and what they accomplish. How to teach my kid that its okay to be different quora. Smile at them, ask them what they do for fun and if they want to play. Begin reading the book, its okay to be different by todd parr. Life is settling back into a routine for most of us, but there is still a lot to celebrate. Great book for kids this is such a great book that i use it every year in either kindergarten or first grade for a lesson on diversity. This lesson, for first and second graders, uses todd parrs picture book its okay to be different to help students understand what diversity means and how it applies to them. These are a bundle of 7 activities to accompany the poem its be different. Its okay to be different character unit teacher idea factory. Read them stories of people who had strong values they developed, that did wonderful things. Its ok to be different activity to accompany the book by todd parr.
This is an activity i created to compliment our antibullying lessons and celebrate what makes us different. Sep 21, 2017 these are a bundle of 7 activities to accompany the poem it s ok. Its ok to be different activity to accompany the book by. Its not always easy to accept others at first glance. Differences are observed and encouraged in this wonderful celebration of the vast distinctions that make each of us individuals. Teaching your kids its ok to be different peer pressure can keep our children from feeling that its ok for them to be different and that this uniqueness is what makes them special. It is an awesome back to school activity to learn about students and help build a positive classroom environment. Its ok to be different activity to accompany the book. Opportunities that might ease feelings about people that are different can promote tolerance and understanding. Its ok to be different, its ok to be the odd one out you see black isnt white and white isnt red id rather be different than the same instead what i mean by different is not the same i might be short but i am not to blame you see my twin brother he is 6 feet tall because were not.
Estimated time needed 45 minutes teacher preparation book its ok to be different by todd parr materials paper quilt with a 7inch square of colored paper for each child. Its okay to be different activities to accompany elmer. Deceptively simple in appearance, it s okay to be different cleverly delivers its important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in a childfriendly package. Your students will make their own class book page to celebra. Its okay to be different character unit teacher idea. Estimated time needed 45 minutes teacher preparation book its ok to be different by todd parr materials paper quilt. You might choose to honor national mentoring month, international creativity month, reference book month, get organized month, national hot. Will have to look into the book by todd parr that is supposed to accompany this activity. Ask the children what they think the book will be about. All our lives, we are told to fit in, follow along, do whatever it is that susie is doing that gets her oodles of praise from her teacher. I try my hardest to stress this, selfimportance and uniqueness in my art room. Show the class the cover of it s okay to be different. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 32 pages and is available in paperback format.
Whether you have a different nose, youre a different color, or you have different abilities, todd parrs bright and fun illustrations and simple text remind us that its okay. As educators and parents, we want our children to accept themselves and master their own abilities and potentials. It also helps them realize that were all humans, despite differences in how we look or dress, or what we eat or celebrate. Featuring the author s trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book embraces differences in a unique way. Todd parr art activity kindergarten 2014 kindergarten pictures, kindergarten activities. Students will be able to identify physical, gender, social, ethnic and cultural factors that contribute to people being alike and different. Its okay to be different writing activity by ms lipowskis. This bible lesson will help us understand what jesus was like as a child. This lesson, for first and second graders, uses todd parr s picture book it s okay to be different to help students understand what diversity means and how it applies to them. The book, its okay to be different by todd parr enhances the lesson, but you can complete the activity without it. Students read the story its okay to be different and complete discussions questions as they read the story.
Have the children look at the cover of the book it s okay to be different. Its okay to be different book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play, early years. Diversity activities teach young children to respect and celebrate the differences in all people. Its okay to be different spreads a message acceptance, selfconfidence and individuality while celebrating diversity. This its okay to be different lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 3rd grade. Begin reading the book, it s okay to be different by todd parr. Childrens literature parr wisely doesnt zero in on specifics, which would force him to establish whats normal. Its okay to be different by todd parr celebrates diversity and spreads a message. This collection of activities focuses on character traits, team building, and acceptance. This pack was created to accompany the book elmer by david mckee. Its okay to be different encourages readers to accept themselves and others. I have found it to be a very nice complement to my martin luther king jr. Jan, 2014 ive written before about todd parr s book, it s okay to be different. The book tells that people and things are different and that its ok to be different.
Oct 15, 20 its ok to be different activity to accompany the book by todd parr. This lesson, for first and second graders, uses todd parrs picture book its okay to be different to help. The main characters of this childrens, childrens story are. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by todd parr. Learners are encouraged to think about how people are all different and that difference is something to celebrate. January is filled with long lists of awareness month proclamations. The book features the bold, bright colors and silly scenes that made todd a premiere voice for emotional discussions in children s literature.
The book, its okay to be different by todd parr enhances the lesson, but you can complete this activity without it. Its okay to be different from author todd parr is a celebration of the diversity in the human race. Told with todd parr s signature wit and wisdom, it s okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format. You want to have similar values but it s ok to have different beliefs, hershenson says. Its okay to be different by todd parr classroom and teaching. You can help other kids feel good about their differences. Elementary kids get creative with bullying prevention. Ask students to predict what the book will be about. Five little ducks learn with little baby bum nursery rhymes for babies abcs and 123s duration. Its ok to be different todd parr extention activity. This packet was created to be used by teachers in grades k5. Its ok to be different is a book by todd parr that teaches lessons to kids about being true to yourself and having selfconfidence.
This writing activity is great to pair with the book it s okay to be different by todd parr, which helps children to see that being unique is a good thing and should be celebrated. Its okay to be different by todd parr, paperback barnes. Stop once or twice during the reading to discuss the text and pictures. Featuring the authors trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book embraces differences in a unique way. It also teaches learners how to find commonalities in. Its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format featuring todd parrs trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. See more ideas about todd parr, author studies, its okay. Teaching young children about diversity diversity activities teach young children to respect and celebrate the differences in all people. Its okay to be different lesson plan for 2nd 3rd grade. Diversity lesson its ok to be different diversity bulletin board. Jun 18, 2010 sesame street is a production of sesame workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces pinky dinky doo, the electric company, and other programs for children around the world. Teaching your kids its ok to be different by sharon.
Its okay to be different by todd parr classroom and. This book outlines the variety of ways people can be different from each other including hair color, size, language, and family. You want to have similar values but its ok to have different beliefs, hershenson says. Provide an example such as, i dont like to eat ice cream and thats okay. Told with todd parrs signature wit and wisdom, its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format. Quite frankly, imagine how boring that would be if we did. Deceptively simple in appearance, it s ok to be different cleverly delivers its important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in a childfriendly package. Its okay to be different book, teaching resources, story. Its okay to be different activities to accompany elmer with images. Ive written before about todd parrs book, its okay to be different. Students listen and think about something that makes them different. Growing your childs social maturity is so important.
Its ok to be different, its ok to be the odd one out you see black isnt white and white isnt red id rather be different than the same instead what i mean by different is not the same i might be short but i am not to blame you see my twin brother he is 6 feet tall because were not the same it doesnt matter at all chorus. Its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format featuring todd parrs trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Its okay to be different by todd parr spreads a message acceptance, selfconfidence and individuality while celebrating diversity. If youve got lessons plans, videos, activities, or other ideas youd like to. Show the class the cover of its okay to be different. But the story from luke 2, where jesus went to the temple as a 12yearold, will also help students realize that they too can dare to be different when it really counts.
You need to teach them to respect people s skills and what they accomplish. Every page displays a person or animal with characteristics or feelings that are unique, making each one extra special. Jot down their responses working toward the following definition. Its okay to be different activity celebrating similarities and. Students read the story it s okay to be different and complete discussions questions as they read the story. Jan 21, 2012 learners are encouraged to think about how people are all different and that difference is something to celebrate. Instead, he focuses on acceptance and individuality and encourages readers to do the same. It s okay to fart the science of flatulence for students 9th 12th standards. This it s okay to be different lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 3rd grade. The book features the bold, bright colors and silly scenes that made todd a premiere voice for emotional discussions in childrens literature. It talked about people wearing glasses and some that dont wear glasses. The materials were designed to make modifications easy within your classroom.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. This writing activity is great to pair with the book its okay to be different by todd parr, which helps children to see that being unique is a good thing and should be celebrated. Activity workshe 15 min introduce the its okay to be different et. They are ideal classroom activities to explore difference and diversity. Pdf its okay to be different book by todd parr free. Use this venn diagram activity to celebrate differences. These activities include reading, writing, art and computer skills and make a great bulletin board for first, second, third, and fourth grade classrooms. We are going to read about ways that we can be different. Here are some things i wished id learned earlier about why its okay to be different. Learning about different cultural aspects offers new experiences for children. In this comprehension lesson plan, students also write about what makes them different, draw a self portrait, and list things with a partner that make them different. Free download or read online its okay to be different pdf epub book. I wish i had learned earlier that is was okay to be different. Deceptively simple in appearance, its okay to be different cleverly delivers its important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in a childfriendly package.
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