Category: Grade 1

Language Arts, Anti-Bullying, Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 1, Type, Grade 2, Subject, Social Studies, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

The Sneetches

Disability EducationEquality

Summary:

 Students will read/watch the story of The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. Students will think about prejudice and bullying. Students will learn that differences are not a bad thing and that no one should have to change to please others.

Exercise:

The Sneetches.docx

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History, Black History Month, College, Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 9, Elementary School (K-5), Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 1, Grade 7, Grade 10, Middle School (6-8), Type, Grade 2, Grade 8, Grade 11, High School (9-12), Subject, Grade 3, Grade 12, Grade 4, Grade 5

Resources for Educators on Including Disability in Black History Month

Disability EducationEquality

Resources.docx

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Black History Month, Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 1, Type, Reading & Writing, Grade 2, Subject

Maya Angelou

Disability EducationEquality

Summary:

In this read-aloud of a picture book version of Maya Angelou’s “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me”, students will learn about and discuss fear, what it means to be brave, and how to cope when feeling scared. Students will learn about Maya Angelou and selective mutism, which is an anxiety disorder that Maya Angelou experienced for 5 years during adolescence.

Exercise:

Maya Angelou.docx

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Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 1, Type, Activities/Games, Subject, Social Studies

The Toy Box: Introducing Disability to Young Learners

Disability EducationEquality

[Image description] Book cover. Title is at the top “Susan Laughs” and the author and illustrators names are in black on the bottom Jeanne Willis illustrated by Tony Ross. In the middle, Susan is on one side of a see-saw and a black and white cat is hanging on the bar.
Summary:

In this lesson students will get to explore and examine toy and adult versions of accessibility devices. The idea is to introduce disability to students using tactile and observational learning. Students will learn that all these devices are for people with disabilities to live their lives, enjoy themselves and access community. It is no different from the everyday tools we use throughout our lives.

Lesson Plan:

The Toy Box: Introducing Disability to Young Learners.googledoc

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Language Arts, Anti-Bullying, Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 1, Type, Reading & Writing, Grade 2, Subject

My Travelin’ Eye by Jenny-Sue Kostecki

Disability EducationEquality

[Image description] Book cover. A bright red background with a large kids illustrated face smiling with bright colored glasses frames. On top of her head is the text My Travelin’ Eye. In the lower left corner shows the text Jenny Sue Kostecki Shaw.
Summary:

Educator reads My Travelin’ Eye. This book shows from the character’s perspective what it is like to be on the receiving end of bullying and how she had to cope. This book celebrates difference and how to make a seemingly negative situation into a positive one.

Lesson Plan:

My Travelin’ Eye.googledoc

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