What does it mean to be unique?

How are we similar?

How are we different?

Why is being different important?

How might the world feel if everyone was the same?

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

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

How does this song make you feel? Why?

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

In your opinion, what makes the world most wonderful?

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

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

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

How can new traditions help bring people closer together?

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

Why does the main character travel between Japan and America?

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

What are some differences between Japan and America?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How did the artist show diversity in the painting?

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

Why is it important to celebrate our differences?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does the word "diversity" mean?

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

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

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

Why is it important to respect and appreciate these differences?

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

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