Celebrating Diversity
“Celebrating Diversity” emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating cultural differences among elementary students. Through engaging lessons and activities, the unit promotes inclusivity, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives. This fosters a positive learning environment and empowers students to become open-minded, compassionate individuals in an increasingly global society.
Differences Help
Kindergarten
Culture is Colorful
1st Grade
Everyone has a Gift
2nd Grade
Understanding Adversity
3rd Grade
Service above Self
4th Grade
Language of Unity
5th Grade
Transforming Presumptions
6th Grade
Lingo Lists
Key vocabulary is included in every lesson plan to help teachers introduce new words and explain concepts in the lesson, providing students with a solid foundation of understanding to build upon.
SEL Exercises
Exercises such as role-playing scenarios, collaborative problem-solving tasks, mindfulness exercises, and reflective writing prompts teach SEL concepts in an engaging and meaningful way.
Guiding Questions
Open-ended, probing, clarifying, and reflective questions for every lesson enable teachers to encourage critical thinking, promote active listening, and create a safe space where students can learn from one another.
Variety of Media Resources
By incorporating a range of media resources into their SEL instruction, teachesr can create an engaging learning environment that supports the diverse needs and strengths of their students.