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Kindness Matters Gr. K-2

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Overview

Purpose of the Lesson: There is value of social justice education. This lesson is a small beginning to providing students with an opportunity to analyze why things are the way they are and help to chart a path forward with them in their study of Social Studies.

Inquiry Question: What do your students want you to know about their understanding of kindness and fairness? What are their fears in this moment? What gives them hope?

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Read Aloud

All Are Welcome

By Alexandra Penfold

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Discussion

Questions

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  • How do I know when people are being treated unfairly?
  • Who decides what is fair?
  • What are different ways we can help people feel welcomed in our classroom?

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Draw a picture to welcome a new person to our classroom.

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What pictures can you draw to help someone feel welcomed and know that you care?

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