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"We're Different, We're the Same" by: Bobbi Kates

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"We're Different, We're the Same" by: Bobbi Kates

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Read Aloud of the text We're Different, We're the Same by Bobbi Kates, to center student discussions about diversity.

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1. What does it mean to be unique?

2. How are we similar?

3. How are we different?

4. Why is being different important?

5. How might the world feel if everyone was the same?

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Create a class collage where each student creates their own self-portrait and a short fill-in-the-blank sentence frame: "I am unique because _______."

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"What a Wonderful World" Song by: Louis Armstrong

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"What a Wonderful World" Song by: Louis Armstrong

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"What a Wonderful World" is a classic song written my Louis Armstrong that discusses the beauty in the world's diversity. Students can listen to the song and discuss the lyrics to continue to deepen their understanding of the word "diversity."

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Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Official Video)

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1. Can you name some of the things Louis Armstrong describes in his song?

2. How do these different, or diverse things make our world wonderful?

3. How does this song make you feel? Why?

4. How do people around the world show kindness to each other?

5. In your opinion, what makes the world most wonderful?

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Students create a short writing piece that answers the question: "What makes our world wonderful?" accompanied by a drawing to represent their thoughts.

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Read aloud of the text Grandfather's Journey, which illustrates the journey of a man who moves to the United States from Japan, to center student discussions around family heritage and culture.

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Read aloud of the text "The Colors of Us" which uses bright illustrations to explore diversity through skin color.

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"Kids Share Their Cultural Tradition" Video 

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"Kids Share Their Cultural Tradition" Video 

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Students will view a video where different children share a family tradition, to prompt them to discuss cultural celebrations and draw connections to their own family traditions.

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Kids Share Their Cultural Tradition | Show & Tell | Hiho Kids

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Students can bring in a cultural artifact from home that represents a family tradition through a show and tell activity.

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1. Can you name some traditions that were shared in the video? What cultures were these traditions from?

2. What does the word "tradition" mean to you? Can you give an example of a tradition that you and your family celebrate?

3. Why do you think traditions are important to families and communities?

4. How can new traditions help bring people closer together?

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1. Who is the main character in the book? Where does he live in the beginning of the story?

2. Why does the main character travel between Japan and America?

3. How does the main character feel about Japan? How does he feel about America?

4. What are some differences between Japan and America?

5. Have you ever traveled to a different place? How did you feel?

6. Where is your family from? Do you have family members who live far away?

7. How would you feel if you had to move to a new country or travel far away from home?

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Students work with family members to create their own family tree. Students then share their family tree with their peers during an in-class gallery walk/show and tell.

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1. What is the book "The Colors of Us" about? Can you describe what the main character, Lena, learns throughout the story?

2. How does the author describe the different skin colors in the book? Can you name some of the colors mentioned?

3. What color is your skin? How is it similar or different from the colors described in the book?

4. Have you ever noticed people with different skin colors than your own?

5. How does Lena feel about her own skin color at the beginning of the story? How does she feel by the end?

6. How can we show kindness and understanding towards people who may look different from us?

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Each student would create their own art piece showcasing their handprint, to be put together to create a collage. Similar to the text, they will write a sentence describing their skin color and what makes them beautiful.

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1. What do you see in the painting "We are All Pearls"? Describe the colors, shapes, and objects you notice.

2. What do you think the painting is trying to show or tell us?

3. How does looking at this painting make you feel? Why?

4. How did the artist show diversity in the painting?

5. Do you see someone who looks similar to you in the painting? How does that make you feel?

6. Why is it important to celebrate our differences?

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Students will draw a plate that depicts a cultural dish from their family. Then will then share the name of the dish, how it's made, and what it tastes like with their peers.

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The Sandwich Shop Animated Video by: Zaid Bawab

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The Sandwich Shop Animated Video by: Zaid Bawab

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Students will view an animated video based on the text "The Sandwich Shop" to discuss cultural meals and the importance of kindness and acceptance in embracing our differences.

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1. How are Lily's and Salma's lunches different from each other? What foods do they bring to school?

2. Why do Lily and Salma initially react differently to each other's sandwiches?

3. How did Lily and Salma feel about their lunches in the beginning? How did they feel in the middle?

4. Can you think of a time when you tried something new, like a different food, and ended up liking it?

5. How do Lily and Salma resolve their misunderstanding about each other's lunches?

6. Can you think of a time when you tried something new, like a different food, and ended up liking it?

7. What lesson do Lily and Salma learn about accepting each other's cultural differences?

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"We Are All Pearls" Art Activity and Writing Prompt

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"We Are All Pearls" Art Activity and Writing Prompt

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Students will create their own pearl earring portrait and complete a short fill-in-the-blank writing prompt: We are all pearls means __________________.

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1. What does the word "diversity" mean?

2. What are some ways in which people can be different from each other?

3. How does the book show characters being kind and inclusive to each other?

4. What can we learn from people who are different from us?

5. Why is it important to respect and appreciate these differences?

6. Can you think of a time when you felt different from others? How did it make you feel?

7. How can we celebrate our own differences and the differences of others?

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Students create their own puzzle piece which prompts them to select one way diversity can make us stronger.

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"We Are All Pearls" Painting by: Whittney de Araújo

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"We Are All Pearls" Painting by: Whittney de Araújo

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Students will view a painting titled "We Are All Pearls" to discuss beauty in diversity and the importance of cultural representation.

https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/gallery/2023-gallery/we-are-all-pearls/3508/?back=gallery

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"Our Diversity Makes us Stronger" Book by: Elizabeth Cole

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"Our Diversity Makes us Stronger" Book by: Elizabeth Cole

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Read aloud of the text, "Our Diversity Makes us Stronger" to center student discussion around what makes us unique and different, and why leveraging these differences are important.

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Bobbi Jane Kates, & Mathieu, J. (2017). We’re different, we’re the same. New York Random House.

Cole, E. (2021). Our diversity makes us stronger. Elizabeth Cole.

De Araújo, W. (n.d.). We Are All Pearls.

Katz, K. (2013). The colors of us. Zaner-Bloser.

Kids Share Their Cultural Tradition | Show & Tell | Hiho Kids. (2020, April 28). Www.youtube.com; HiHo Kids. https://youtu.be/xerrjjAyZs8

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Official Video). (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. https://youtu.be/rBrd_3VMC3c

Say, A. (1993). Grandfather’s journey. Houghton Mifflin.

Zaid Bawab. (2012, August 23). The Sandwich Swap(English). YouTube. https://youtu.be/MvEr6FsVoBI

Based on the text “The Sandwich Shop” by Queen Raina Al Abdullah of Jordan and Kelly DiPucchio.