January 2022 Classroom Guidance
The focus for this month was Diversity
Kindergarten
• Listened to story “We’re Different, We’re the Same” By Bobbi Kates.
• We are ALL different but in many ways also the same
• Discussed all the ways we are the same yet different
• We are ALL special from the inside and out
• You are UNIQUE and truly one of a kind
• Always believe in yourself and be proud of what makes you special
First Grade
• Everyone has an identity
• Discussed various ways we identify ourselves (for example names, race, ethnicity, nationality, language, strengths, abilities, interests, family)
• Your identity is wonderful and unique
• It’s important to appreciate and respect what makes us all unique
• Student’s shared examples of what is special about them
Second Grade
• Discussed how differences can be really good
• Talked about ways we can learn from one another’s differences
• No matter our differences, we ALL have feelings and deserve to be respected
• Shared how it’s o.k to be curious and have questions but it’s crucial to learn in a respectful way.
• Played a game called four corners to learn more about our similarities and differences.
Third Grade
• Brainstormed what our world would look like without differences
• Group discussion of benefits of diversity
• How we can accept and appreciate one another
• Importance of filtering our thoughts as our words come out when something is different
• Shared ideas of how to stand up and respect differences (showing empathy)
Fourth Grade
• Discussed diversity
• Students shared reasons why differences are important
• We ALL have value and deserve to be respected
• Student’s participated in a diversity treasure hunt and continued to learn interesting things about one another.
