Appreciating Differences
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Learning Objectives
- 1Build simple sentences about differences
- 2Tell that people can like different things and still belong
- 3Use kind, respectful words when someone is different from me
Mini Lesson
People are not all the same, and that is a good thing. We can like different foods, games, clothes, and ideas. Different does not mean wrong.
What are differences?
- A difference is something that is not the same.
- Two people can both be good and kind even when they like different things.
- Our group is stronger when we make room for many ideas and many ways of being.
How do we appreciate differences?
- We notice differences without teasing or excluding anyone.
- We use respectful words and stay curious in a kind way.
- We remember that everyone deserves to feel included.
What can we say and do?
- We can say, "That is different from me, and that is okay."
- We can listen when someone shares something new.
- We can learn from people who think, play, or celebrate in different ways.
Diagram: People can enjoy different things and still belong together.
Diagram: Appreciating differences means listening, including, and respecting instead of teasing.
Ask yourself: "Can I notice what is different and still be kind and respectful?
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