Work Together by Being Kind, Caring, And Listening
Students will work in teams to recognize the value of each individual’s contribution as well as the benefits of teamwork.
Words to Live By Lesson Plan 7.1
Others are Unique and it’s Important to Learn More About Them
Kindergarten-1st Grade
Objective
Students will learn the many ways in which people can differ and how spending time with different people can have a positive effect.
Target Behavior
Getting along with different types of people
Skill Builder
We're All Different and That's OK
Words to Live By
I understand others are unique. I want to learn more about everyone I meet. I want to step into their shoes and see what they are going through.
Others are unique and it's important to learn more about them
Children who understand others are unique can:
RECOGNIZE how diversity enriches a community
DEMONSTRATE strategies for building relationships with others who are different from them
RECOGNIZE the existence of various groups based on social and cultural variables
DESCRIBE the basic rights of all individuals regardless of their social or cultural affiliations
Other lessons for this grade level
Be a Friend who Supports and Trusts Others
Students will understand the importance of positive feedback.
Step Into the Shoes of Others to See How They Feel
Students will learn skills to understand the emotional state of others.
What Happens as a Result of Your Choices is on You
Students will understand their responsibility for positive and negative outcomes.
Make Choices That Are Best For You
Students will learn how to brainstorm alternative actions and predict consequences before choosing the action they will take. Students will practice evaluating the level of success in the action taken.
Learn to Control Yourself
Students will understand the dynamic between thoughts, feelings, and actions and that this understanding assists in managing impulses.
Understand That Life is Full of Surprises and Different Feelings
Students will understand the factors that can cause an emotional hijacking.
Share Your Emotions
Students will understand that there is a wide range of emotions within the human experience. They will develop a vocabulary that demonstrates their understanding of this range.
Love and Accept Who You Are
Students will claim and value personal strengths, weaknesses, and individuality.