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If everybody looked, thought, talked, walked, and acted the same exact way, would life be any fun? Probably not, there would be no diversity in the world. Diversity is what makes people unique.

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If everybody looked, thought, talked, walked, and acted the same exact way, would life be any fun? Probably not, there would be no diversity in the world. Diversity is what makes people unique.

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This is a link to the definition of the word disability on the Britannica Kids website. The word disability is defined in kid-friendly terms and this resource will be used to ensure that students understand the terms before they learn about them.

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A disability is a physical or mental problem that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to walk, see, hear, speak, learn, or do other important things. Some disabilities are permanent, or last forever. Others are temporary, or last for only a short time. A disability can be something a person was born with. Or it can be the result of an illness or an accident.

A physical disability is a problem with the body. Physical disabilities may affect the eyes, the ears, the muscles, or the interior organs, such as the heart or lungs. Some people with a physical disability may use a wheelchair to move around.

A mental disability is a problem with the brain, or mind. Mental disabilities include developmental disabilities, mental illness, and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. A person with a mental disability may have trouble learning or getting along with other people.

With medical treatment or other help, people with disabilities can do many of the things that nondisabled people can do. A person with a missing leg can learn to walk with an artificial leg. Many kinds of mental illness can be treated with medication or other therapies. Organizations in a community can help people with developmental disabilities go to school, work, or live on their own.

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A disability is a physical or mental problem that makes it difficult or impossible for a person to walk, see, hear, speak, learn, or do other important things. Some...

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Now that we've learned about some disabilities, let's talk about how to be accepting of other people. What does it mean to be "accepting"?

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Now that we've learned about some disabilities, let's talk about how to be accepting of other people. What does it mean to be "accepting"?

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Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities 

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Meeting Mimi is a girl with a physical disability and this story introduces her and how she lives with her disability. This book teaches the reader about Mimi's different abilities and what makes her unique.

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Book Features:
* 24 pages, 7 ¾ inches x 7 ¾ inches
* Ages 4-8, PreK-Grade 2 leveled readers
* Simple, easy-to-read pages with illustrations
* Features vocabulary and post-reading activities
* Includes reading and teaching tips

Introduce your child to the magic of reading, friendship, and inclusion with Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities. The 24-page book features pictures and simple language to practice early reading comprehension skills.

Hands-On Reading Adventure: Mimi is new at school, and everyone is excited to get to know her! Join Mimi's classmates as they learn about her different abilities, appreciate diversity, and most of all-make a new friend.

Features: More than just an engaging story about friendship and inclusion, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list, reading and teaching tips for mid-story interaction and engagement, and fun, end-of-reading activities.

Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages PreK-second graders with new vocabulary and high-interest topics like making friends at school.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

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Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities Children's Book-PreK-Grade 2 Interactive Book About Diversity With Illustrations, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension ... (24 pgs) (Playing and Learning Together)

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Amazon.com: Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities Children's Book-PreK-Grade 2 Interactive Book About Diversity With Illustrations, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension ... (24 pgs) (Playing and Learning Together) eBook : Dolan, Francie, Leach, Wendy: Kindle Store

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Have you ever heard of the term "autism"? Do you know anyone with autism?

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Have you ever heard of the term "autism"? Do you know anyone with autism?

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Logan overhears his grandmother telling someone that he has autism, and he asks her what that means. This book explains to both Logan and the reader what autism is, and by the end of the book, Logan is happy with what he has learned about himself.

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In this book for autistic children, Logan overhears his grandma tell her friend he has autism, and he asks her, "Autism is...?" She explains what autism is to him in this beautifully illustrated story. Children with autism face many challenges and they are often aware of and question their autism. Of course, each child is unique, and you may or may not wish to explain the term autism to your child at a young age. But if you do, this book can help make it easier for you, as it did for the author when explaining autism to Logan. His inquisitive mind wanted to know, and once he read this story, even before it was illustrated, he was happy with this positive explanation and answer to his question.

Autism Is...? is book #1 in the Autism Is...? Books Series:
Book #2: Danger Is...?
Book #3: School Rules Are...?
Book #4: Feelings Are...?
Book #5: Manners Are...?
Book #6: Friends Are...?

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Autism Is...? (Autism Is...? Books Book 1)

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Amazon.com: Autism Is...? (Autism Is...? Books Book 1) eBook : Laan, Ymkje Wideman-van der, Feldman, Rob: Kindle Store

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In this book, Xander is a superhero and he explains what cerebral palsy is. He talks about what causes CP, how it affects his life, and talks about how he is important.

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Xander's Cerebral Palsy Superpowers (One Three Nine Inspired Book 3)

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Xander's Cerebral Palsy Superpowers (One Three Nine Inspired Book 3) - Kindle edition by Yarborough, Lori, Oslizlo, Roksana, Freeland, Lori. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Xander's Cerebral Palsy Superpowers (One Three Nine Inspired Book 3).

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Mila tells readers all about what it is like to have cochlear implants. She talks about when she was a newborn, her hearing screenings, a cochlear implant procedure, and the different therapies that she goes to.

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Come join Mila and her family on their journey as they navigate the world of hearing loss, hearing aids and cochlear implants!Mila refers on her new born hearing screening, and her family begins to navigate this new world. After two years, Mila's hearing drops and she quickly becomes a candidate for cochlear implants. Her family does not know what to expect, and neither does Mila. We touch on an ABR, initial diagnosis, the listening booth, the cochlear implant procedure and the multiple therapies that our children with hearing loss require all in a positive way. The characters are happy and curious; the illustrations are colorful and lighthearted and the language is easy to understand and relatable.This is Mila's journey to cochlear implantation. With her family by her side, she can do anything.

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Mila Gets Her Super Ears [Machovec, Ashley, Jansen, Megan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mila Gets Her Super Ears

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Does anybody know who Dr. Temple Grandin is? 

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Does anybody know who Dr. Temple Grandin is? 

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

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This book is all about Dr. Temple Grandin and her life with autism. It follows her from childhood and how she learns to deal with the struggles of autism, to how she used her unique mind to change the world.

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NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 Selection
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books Selection
Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award Recipient
A Mighty Girl Book of the Year
If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don't quite fit in, there's a name you should know... Meet Dr. Temple Grandin―one of the world's quirkiest science heroes!

When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe.

In hardcover, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin was the first book in the educational Amazing Scientists series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself!

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists)

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists) [Finley Mosca, Julia, Rieley, Daniel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists)

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Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

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Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

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This story is about Zak's autism and how it allows him to see the world around him differently than others. It discusses his light sensitivities, his anxieties, his breakdowns and his sensory needs. Zak teaches everyone about autism and how to have patience, fairness, and independence.

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Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

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Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts [Julia Cook, Anita DuFalla, Anita DuFalla] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts

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1. After reading Mila Gets Her Super Ears, do a “No Sound” activity with students. Every student will get earplugs or noise canceling headphones and ask the students to put them on. Next, go to YouTube and search a white noise sound and play it. Then, start reading a book over the white noise, while the students have their headphones on. After you finish reading, and the students take off their headphones, ask them to tell you what you just read. Ask the students how they felt about not being able to hear clearly, was it frustrating? Was it difficult? This will start the discussion about hearing impairment.

2. After reading Xander's Cerebral Palsy Superpowers, talk to the class about how Xander is non-verbal. This activity is going to be about communication without speaking. One student at a time, give them a simple sentence and tell them that they need to communicate this sentence to the rest of the class without speaking or writing any of the words. The students will then have to guess what their classmates are saying without them talking. After this activity, ask questions like: was this hard to do without talking? Was it hard for you to understand what the person was saying when they were not talking? What are some ways that you think that we could have understood what they were trying to tell us without them talking to us? This will get the conversation started about students that are not able to verbally communicate their needs and we can talk about ways to help others communicate

3. Create a flipgrid to share with the class that talks about your favorite book from this section. Talk about what you learned from this book, and any takeaways that you have.

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This video talks about Down Syndrome and its effects on a person. It discusses the chromosomes that cause Down Syndrome, how it looks in a person, and what it is like to have Down Syndrome.

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What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome (trisomy 21)

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This book features Maggie Hope who has special needs. The book teaches students to accept and understand student with special needs and to treat others with kindness.

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"We're Not So Different After All", is a playful story of acceptance and understanding featuring Maggie Hope, a little girl with special needs. This book helps raise awareness for children living with special needs and disabilities and teaches the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion. Diversity is a beautiful thing and this book helps children of all ages understand that just because someone may look or act differently, our similarities outweigh our differences. Join Maggie on her journey in this in a colorful and playful book, which also includes a teaching tool to help parents and teachers start important conversations with their children. (p) ABOUT:Red Glasses Productions launched in 2014 with a mission to bring awareness, acceptance and hope to the millions of families and children living with special needs. With a vision to partner with parents, teachers and community leaders as a catalyst for change, Author and Founder, Lissette Lent, wrote a children's book featuring the real-life experiences of her daughter, Maggie Hope (diagnosed with Trisomy 8 Mosaicism Syndrome). Through her book, "We're Not So Different After All", she hopes to inspire a generation of parents and their children to better understand and embrace people that look and act differently. (/p)

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We're Not So Different After All [Lent, Lissette, Frampton, Jessica] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We're Not So Different After All

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Emily's Sister: A Family's Journey with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder

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Emily's Sister: A Family's Journey with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder

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Emily's sister has Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and this books teaches how to understand and accept her sister and help her live a great life. This story is told from a child's perspective, so it makes it easy for students to put themselves in Emily's shoes and learn about her sister.

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Emily’s Sister: A Family’s Journey With Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

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Emily’s Sister: A Family’s Journey With Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) [Gianetti, Michele, Russita, Tanja] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Emily’s Sister: A Family’s Journey With Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

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This story is about a girl named Carolyn who uses a wheelchair. The story talks about how Carolyn can play with her friends at school and have fun just like any other kid, and it teaches children to be accepting and empathetic.

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This is Carolyn. Like many kids her age, Carolyn loves animals, castles, and building with blocks.
She is helpful to her mom and dad and even to her baby brother.
Carolyn started a new school this year.
She thinks her teacher seems nice and she is getting to know her classmates.
The other students are curious about Carolyn because she uses a wheelchair.

Carolyn is a happy, energetic, caring first-grader who just happens to be in a wheelchair. She's excited to start her new year of school and make new friends. Yes I Can! follows Carolyn on a typical day at home, at school, and even on a field trip! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently.

Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on discussing disabilities with children and helping them to build positive, empathic relationships.

From the Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers:

Sometimes, even with answers to questions, some children continue to be reluctant to interact with a classmate with a disability. Encourage your children to smile and say hello. If you are a parent or caregiver, reach out to the parent of the child who uses a wheelchair and suggest a play date. Talk to your child about their reluctance. Help them put their worries into words. It can be easier to address specific worries or questions, like we did above, than an unspecified reluctance.

If you are reading this book because your child has teased or made fun of a classmate with a disability, remind them that all children have feelings and that their classmate feels hurt just like your child would if someone teased them. Model kindness toward people with disabilities. Demonstrate making eye contact with and saying hello to people in wheelchairs. With some basic information, and adjusting games and activities so that a peer with a disability can participate, young children can easily learn to make accommodations for peers with disabilities.

If you are fortunate enough to guide children in this process, they may surprise you with their motivation and creativity. The experience of working together to solve problems of playing with one another can allow a child in a wheelchair to feel included and provide a learning experience in empathy for classmates.

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Amazon.com: Yes I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair eBook : Barrett, Kendra J., Toner, Jacqueline B., Freeland, Claire A. B., Lemay, Violet: Kindle Store

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This story is about a girl named Tammy with Down Syndrome who goes to summer camp and is making friends. Their camp counselor teaches the group about Down Syndome and then soon Tammy becomes best friends with a girl in her camp. The story talks about how great it is to be friends with Tammy and everything she learns from their friendship.

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The sensitively written Let's Talk About It Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page, and are available in both English and Spanish language editions. A short section at the back of each book offers related advice to parents. My Friend Has Down Syndrome explores this common chromosomal condition from a child's perspective. Younger children may be confused and have many questions when they encounter kids who have Down syndrome. Here, in this reassuring story, two children, one with Down syndrome and one without, learn that they are both good at different things and that by helping each other overcome their fears and difficulties they can accomplish a great deal together.

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My Friend Has Down Syndrome (Let's Talk About It Series)

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My Friend Has Down Syndrome (Let's Talk About It Series) [Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer, Fabrega, Marta] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Friend Has Down Syndrome (Let's Talk About It Series)

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Acceptance is my Superpower: A Children's Book About Diversity and Equality

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Acceptance is my Superpower: A Children's Book About Diversity and Equality

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This rhyming story teaches students how to love themselves, accept others, and control negative emotions. Students are encouraged to accept each other's differences and embrace what makes them unique.

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Do you want your children to honor, celebrate, and see the beauty in our differences?

We are all different. And whilst children are often wonderful at accepting differences easily, there are times when a lack of understanding can result in hurtful words or actions. As adults, it is our responsibility to teach children that differences are not flaws but are, in fact, our super powers.

Lisa, a primary school student with a love of singing, learns just that in 'Acceptance is my Superpower' when a cruel comment from someone she regards as a friend leads her down a path of discovery of the true meaning of diversity and how it can be applied to everyone.

Laid out as a charming poem with colourful illustrations, children will delight in learning:

* How to love themselves

* How to accept others

* How to control negative emotions

* How to share their newfound knowledge

Learning by example

The examples in this story are there to teach children that their differences are not to be ridiculed but instead, celebrated. When Lisa learns this valuable lesson in the book and then shares that knowledge with the person who upset her, we realise the importance of helping children understand the world would be a very boring place indeed if we were all the same.

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"Just like all the petals on all these different flowers,

Diversity is beautiful and gives us superpowers!"

Please join me and Lucas spread the word to all you know,

Acceptance is our superpower and together we will grow.

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From the bestselling author of Kindness is my Superpower

Join Lisa and Lucas, as together, they learn the most valuable lesson of all - they have a superpower - their acceptance.

Get your copy now!

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Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books)

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Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books) [Ortego, Alicia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books)

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This book is about a duck born with neurological issues causing her to be unable to walk. The teacher and students love Lemon for who she is and treat her with acceptance and compassion.

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Lemon the Duck [Backman, Laura] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lemon the Duck

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This video introduces Amber, Ian, and Mia and discusses how they all have different disabilities. They talk about how their disabilities look different, and how they each affect the students differently.

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Understanding Disabilities | Penfield Children's Center

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This video shows Nancy learning about Sean, a boy with autism. She learns about his social skills and his interests, and learns how to be a good friend to him.

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Nancy Learns About Autism | World Autism Awareness Day | Fancy Nancy | Disney Junior

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1. Students will discuss “invisible” and “visible” differences between the characters in one of the books. For example, drawing a picture of a person and on the inside of the body, write “invisible” differences that you can’t actually see (overstimulation, nervousness, etc). On the outside, write the “visible” differences (uses a wheelchair, has orthotics on their feet, etc). At the end of this discussion, have students create a list of ways that the characters are the same, despite their visible and invisible differences (good friends, caring, smart, etc). This is a way to identify differences and normalize them, and then emphasizing that people aren’t defined by their differences.

2. The next activity is a bucket filling activity. Talk to students about how Bucket Fillers are people who are good friends, good people, and are accepting of others. Bucket Dippers are people who bring others down and are discriminatory and not good friends. Draw a bucket on the board and have students describe what Bucket Fillers say and do to be Bucket Fillers, and how being accepting of disabilities is something that a bucket filler would do.

3. Students will make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting a character from one of the books to themselves. They will have some differences; one might use a wheelchair and one might not, but both are students, both are good friends, etc. This activity will teach students that even though there are differences amongst people, people share similarities,

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This book is about a boy who brings his brother Ryan into his class for show and tell. Ryan was born with one arm which makes him unique. The class asks a bunch of questions about Ryan, and Ryan tells them about how what makes him different makes him awesome.

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"Confession...I am a huge Ryan Haack fan. Long before reading this book, I have admired all he has done to help people see past perceived disabilities and limitations. With Different is Awesome!, Ryan beautifully captures his amazing spirit in the form of questions asked by children in a classroom. Simply written, but with a very powerful message, I was reminded of many similar experiences and questions from my youth. I hope you can read this book with members of your family. There are inspirational lessons for people of any ability." - Jim Abbott, Professional Baseball Player

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Different is Awesome! - Kindle edition by Haack, Ryan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Different is Awesome!.

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This book is about a boy and his friend Simon, and Simon has autism. Some students find it difficult to relate to a student that seems different than them, but this book talks about how great it is to have a friend like Simon.

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This is a special education childrens picture books that introduces autism. When an autistic child joins a mainstream school, many children can find it difficult to understand and cope with a student that is somewhat 'different' to them. This story encourages other children to be mindful and patient of the differences that exist and to also appreciate the positive contribution that an autistic child can make to the group.

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A Friend Like Simon (Special Stories Series 2 Book 1)

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Amazon.com: A Friend Like Simon (Special Stories Series 2 Book 1) eBook : Gaynor, Kate: Kindle Store

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This book is full of rhymes and full of reasons that everyone is special in their own way. It includes images of students and positive portrayals of students with disabilities. The book emphasizes that each student has their own unique thing about them and that is why the world is so special.

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"Share a joke or a dream. Make someone feel good. We need laughter, hugs, and to be understood . . . Though we seem different, inside we're the same. Our hearts are for caring, no matter our name." Arlene Maguire's delightful rhymes combine with Sheila Bailey's rich watercolor illustrations to take the reader on a journey of discovery. Each page portrays positive images of children with various disabilities. Winner of an iParenting Media Award and 2009 Preferred Choice Award by Creative Child Magazine, this book illustrates that beyond our physical limitations is a world of unique gifts for each of us to share. Teachers and parents love to read this book aloud to promote understanding and tolerance at school and at home. The detailed artwork attracts children of all ages.

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Amazon.com: Special People Special Ways eBook : Maguire, Arlene, Bailey, Sheila: Kindle Store

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This book is about a girl and her little brother. She notices that her brother looks different than her, and later learns that he has Down Syndrome. This book is about her and her brother's friendship and how loving their family is. It celebrates Down Syndrome and promotes acceptance and appreciation.

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A six-year-old girl gets a new baby brother. She marvels at his tiny fingers and notices the palm of his hand has different lines than hers. She looks into his sparkling eyes and notices they are a different shape than hers. She is delighted by the shape of his feet. Her brother has Down syndrome, and the family receives him with joy and love.

Sister and brother grow up to be best friends, and this book traces their relationship from childhood to adulthood. Themes of acceptance, inclusion, and identity are woven into this beautiful story that acknowledges and celebrates the realities that are unique to a family with a child with Down syndrome. At the heart of the story is the strong bond between the siblings, highlighting the gifts they each bring to the relationship.

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Eyes Different Than Mine - by Erin Johnson

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Mighty Mila: An Inclusive Children's Book About an Unstoppable Deaf Girl

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Mighty Mila: An Inclusive Children's Book About an Unstoppable Deaf Girl

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Mila is a girl who is deaf and has cochlear implants. She proves to everyone how "mighty" she is, and how she can take on any activity that comes her way. This book celebrates Mila's differences and promotes awareness and appreciation of hearing loss.

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Mila wants to prove to her family that she's a BIG KID!
Her plan is to do everything on her own, without asking for help - not even once! She uses her creativity, willpower, and even her new c ochlear implant hearing devices, to tackle one big kid activity after another.

But when faced with something new that she can't figure out on her own, will Mila finally prove just how mighty she is?

Mighty Mila provides important representation for children with hearing loss, while promoting awareness, inclusion and celebration of differences to readers outside the hearing loss community. Mighty Mila is silly, engaging, and fun for all kids (best suited for children ages 3-8), and contains the message that with imagination, perseverance, and even a little help from others, you can do everything and anything you set your mind and heart on.

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Mighty Mila: An Inclusive Children's Book about an Unstoppable Deaf Girl

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This story is about Tom's experience with finding his own talent. As a student with dyslexia, reading and writing were not necessarily his talents, rather they were something that he struggled with. This book follows Tom along the journey of finding his own talents and embracing and appreciating his dyslexia.

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Tom isn t sure if he has any talents at all when he sees how good his friends are at writing and reading. But a school competition soon helps him to find his own very special talent ! Children with Dyslexia or a learning difficulty often find school a daunting and sometimes terrifying daily task. In an environment where certain skills, like writing and reading, are praised and highlighted more than others, it is important for children to recognise that everyone has a 'special talent' of their own. It encourages other children to be mindful of the differences that exist between their friends and classmates and to be aware that all children, regardless of their talents, learn differently.

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Tom's Special Talent: 843 760 8199 (Special Stories Series 2)

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Tom's Special Talent: 843 760 8199 (Special Stories Series 2) [Gaynor, Kate] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tom's Special Talent: 843 760 8199 (Special Stories Series 2)

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This video talks about autism and teaches awareness and tolerance. It shows the world through the lens of a child with autism and teaches how to be a good friend to someone with autism.

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Amazing Things Happen - by Alexander Amelines

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This video is about Cory, a boy with autism, who is extremely talented and passionate about art.

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Creativity is a Superpower | Autism Awareness

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1. Everybody will draw a picture of themselves as a superhero. the students will take their hobby, passion, or interest and turn it into their super power. In the video, Cory's artistic ability was his superpower, and students will be making their own super power just like Cory.

2. On a Google slide, choose one of the books that we read in this topic and list reasons that the character should be appreciated. Include pictures and different texts on your slide.

3. Trying to rewrite the story of A Friend Like Simon from Simon's perspective. Talk about how Simon felt on his first day of school, how he feels when his routines are disrupted, and the thoughts that go through his head while he is feeling overstimulated. Use your knowledge from our past subtopics to help you empathize with the way Simon feels and his thoughts.

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This book talks about how diversity should be celebrated and how everyone is different and special in their own way.

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Every Child is Unique! Whether they are big or small, short or tall, like to swim, dance, sing or bike. Perhaps they have a special need or are from a different ethnic background. Maybe they wear glasses or talk differently. The truth is that all children are different and their individuality should be celebrated, not shunned. And this inspiring and brightly illustrated rhyming picture book does just that.

By highlighting the ways kids are different from one another it helps children to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to be Different encourages kids to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.

Readers will come away with the message: "You should always be kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, YOU are different too."

As more children read this book and learn this concept, we can impact the world in a positive way while at the same time teach early literacy. This non-fiction book closes with a short survey for children about kindness and is a terrific way to help you start an age appropriate conversation about diversity.

It's OK to be Different is a kid's book that belongs in children's book libraries alongside other popular children's books like Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown because of the simplicity of the rhymes, the detailed illustrations and its uniquely powerful message about kindness and diversity.

Themes represented in this book include diversity, kindness, anti-bullying, racism and special needs.

So, if you are looking for a good children's book for kids 2-4 or 3-5, or even children 6-8 with special needs, this colourful rhyming picture book is a great choice. And don't be surprised if it quickly becomes a favourite they ask to read again and again.

One parent left a reader review that said: "Amazing. This really helped my child become more confident. I am really happy with how this book improved how she thinks about herself." It's OK to be Different is all about showing children that the things that make them different are the very things that make them, them. We are all human, but we are not all the same and the things that make us different are the things that make us, unique.

It's the perfect gift book for both boys and girls preschool through grade 3. It helps parents and eduators start an age appropriate conversation about race, special needs and other ways adults and children are diverse. This book is also currently available in Spanish and will soon be available in French.

NOTE: The paperback, kindle editions were updated July 2020 and the hardcover was updated in August 2020. The updates included a dedicated dedication page and a few revised illustrations. This title is also able in the following additional languages: Spanish, French and German.
Other Works by this author include: Kids Say and Do the Darndest Things (a parenting journal designed to capture all the crazy, silly, funny, serious and hilarious stuff your kid says and does. Kids Say and Do the Darndest Things is an interactive parenting journal with large fun speech bubbles, questions to ask your child and plenty of lined space for capturing all the greatest moments.) Click on the authors name at the top of this page to find titles from this author.

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It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness

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It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness [Purtill, Sharon, Saha, Sujata] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness

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This book is all about including everyone, no matter their differences. It talks about accepting people for who they are, regardless of ability, race, age, culture, etc. The book talks about “matching strides” with people and walking with them.

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Help little ones learn to show love for the people around them, no matter how they look, sound, pray, love, or think.

Beloved author of The Lesson and Will You Still Be My Daughter, Carol Lynn Pearson is known for her heartfelt, sometimes tear-jerking poetry and stories. Her newest title, illustrating her popular song written for children in 1987, will enchant children with a sweet, tender poem about loving and accepting others, no matter what they look like, where they come from, or what their age and abilities are.

Carol Lynn Pearson is the author of more than forty books and plays, including Goodbye, I Love You and I'll Always Be Your Daughter. She has been a guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," and "Good Morning, America," and was featured in People Magazine. She lives in Walnut Creek, California.

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I'll Walk with You - Kindle edition by Pearson, Carol Lynn, Sanders, Jane. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading I'll Walk with You.

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Louis has autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer, his classmates find a way to join him in his world. The classmates get to know Louis and figure out ways to include him while still making him feel comfortable.

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A young girl sits next to a boy named Louis at school. Louis has autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer, his classmates find a way to join him in his world. Then they can include Louis in theirs.

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Looking after Louis [Ely, Lesley, Dunbar, Polly] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Looking after Louis

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In this book, the woodland characters work together to make their forest a more inclusive and loving space for Roxy, a raccoon with a disability.

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Roxy the raccoon lives in the forest with three friends who love to do everything together, which sometimes means they have to make small changes to their games. By working together, the friends are able to make the forest an inclusive place for everyone, including those with a disability. Part of the Truth & Tails series for children ages 4-8.

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Roxy the Raccoon: A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion (Truth & Tails Children's Books)

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Roxy the Raccoon: A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion (Truth & Tails Children's Books) [Reeves, Alice, Kirk, Phoebe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Roxy the Raccoon: A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion (Truth & Tails Children's Books)

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This book uses photos of real students in wheelchairs and shows everything they are capable of doing, despite not being able to walk. This book promotes tolerance and inclusion.

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Teach diversity and tolerance to young readers, and help them understand and appreciate those children who have health differences. Colorful photos show kids with disabilities enjoying activities with their peers.

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Some Kids Use Wheelchairs: Revised Edition (Understanding Differences)

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Some Kids Use Wheelchairs: Revised Edition (Understanding Differences) [Schaefer, Lola M.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Some Kids Use Wheelchairs: Revised Edition (Understanding Differences)

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This book teaches kids how to feel "with" someone, and feel how they are feeling. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes is an essential part of being a tolerant, accepting, and inclusive person.

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Quick Take How to feel "with" someone instead of "for" them. For Ages 5+ What's Inside This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren't always easy, especially when they are other people's. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel "with" someone, and not just for them.

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Making the World for Kids with Disabilities

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Making the World for Kids with Disabilities

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This video shows "do's and don't's" of inclusion. It provides correct ways to include people with disabilities.

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FairnSquare: Making the world better for kids with disabilities

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This video talks about the importance of inclusive education, and an inclusive world.

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1. Students will be “interviewers” and will go around the room interviewing their classmates and creating a VoiceThread Q&A talking about the importance of inclusion and every student will list one way that they could be inclusive in the classroom.

2. Students will create a digital collage of photos on Google Slides. They will search the internet for pictures of students that are all different, like the students that we have seen and read about in these books. Students will make a collage of what an inclusive and diverse classroom looks like to them and we will share them with the class.

3. The class will record a “Welcome to Room ___” video where each student will list a reason why they are an accepting and empathic person. The video can be used to show to any new students or substitute teachers.

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Now that we learned all about different disabilities and why is it important to be accepting and appreciative, we will learn about including everybody. Before we start, can you think of ways that we could include a classmate in a wheelchair in an activity on the playground?

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Now that we learned all about different disabilities and why is it important to be accepting and appreciative, we will learn about including everybody. Before we start, can you think of ways that we could include a classmate in a wheelchair in an activity on the playground?