https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor Overcoming Obstacles- Big Idea Text Set en-us 2016-08-02 01:26:26 UTC 2023-07-08 16:16:58 UTC hello@padlet.com j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117335794 By Clarabelle Van Niekerk and Liezl Venter
Engagements
Discussion
1.What were some things that were different about Sam.
2. What was Sam really good at?
3. How do you think Sam felt when people were mean to him.
4. How should we treat someone who is different from us?
5. What can we do if we see someone being mistreated.
6. How did Sam show everyone that he had skills and talents despite his differences?
Writing Activity
Pretend that you are Sam and write to the kids at school to tell them about how you feel when they are mean to you. Tell them that you sometimes do things different, but that is a good thing.]]> 2016-08-02 01:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117335794 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117336908 By Holly Robinson Peete
Engagements
Discussions
1. What were some ways that Charlie was different than his sister?
2. How did Charlie's family treat him?
3. How should we treat people like Charlie?
Learn About Autism
Read Wonderopolis article What is Autism? and watch included video. http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-autism

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Engagements
Discussion
1. What were some ways that Simon was different from his friends?
2. How did the children in Simon's school treat him?
3.Was Matthew a good friend?
4. How should we treat students like Simon even if they do things differently?
Video
Watch BrainPop video about autism and discuss.
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/autism/


]]> 2016-08-02 01:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117336971 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117337047 By David A. Adler
Engagements
Discussion
1. What challenges did Helen Keller face.
2. How would you feel if you were facing the same situation. What would you do?
3. How did Helen Keller overcome these challenges and help others at the same time.
Video
Watch BrainPop video on Helen Keller.
Additional Reading
1. Raz-Kids eText Helen Keller by Ellen Forrest
https://www.raz-kids.com/main/BookDetail/id/242/from/quizroom
2. Wonderopolis article How Can You Talk Without Speaking?
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-can-you-talk-without-speaking]]> 2016-08-02 01:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117337047 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117337138 By Rebecca Elliot
Engagements
Discussion
1. What challenges does Clemmie face?
2. What things can Clemmie still do?
3. Is Clemmie's brother a good brother?
4. What can we do to help children like Clemmie when they are in our classes?]]> 2016-08-02 01:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117337138 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117343004 By William D. Hicks
(Raz-Kids eBook)
https://www.raz-kids.com/main/BookDetail/id/404/from/quizroom/
Engagements
Discussion
1. How did William overcome his challenges.
2. How did William help others overcome the obstacles that were holding them back?
Additional Reading
Wonderopolis article What is Braille?
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-braille]]> 2016-08-02 02:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117343004 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117343351 Wonderopolis 
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-does-technology-change-lives
Read article, watch video,  and discuss.]]> 2016-08-02 02:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117343351 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117646516 2016-08-07 00:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117646516 j722dean https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117646538 2016-08-07 00:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/j722dean/pb3df4ubmeor/wish/117646538