https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c en-us 2018-09-21 02:35:31 UTC 2025-10-07 13:17:53 UTC hello@padlet.com julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284203970 Students having parents that are the same sex may be seen as needing extra support. They not only need support from the parents, but the teachers as well. Research suggests that the "development adjustment, and well-being of children with lesbian and gay parents do not differ markedly from that of children with heterosexual parents" (apa.org). Students with homosexual parents may be very reserved and to themselves, not wanting to engage due to the fear of being made fun of for being different. When a students has a home-life that differs from their peers, they may have a harder time focusing at school. ]]> 2018-09-21 02:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284203970 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284204966 Treating them the same. It is a fact that teachers should be able to treat students with equity. However, students that have homosexual parents want to feel safe and welcomed at school. Giving them special treatment that puts them on the spot, might make them feel more uncomfortable than they already were. Make sure the classroom is truly a safe space and not allow any bad language. Being aware of language in general is important. Not saying "mom and dad" to the students but referring to them as parents instead. ]]> 2018-09-21 02:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284204966 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284205548 Extending classroom recognition of diversity. Teachers should not only promote diversity in the classroom based on culture, race, religion, etc. Diversity should also be taught and recognized in the classroom in regards to gender and sexuality. Teachers should have an inclusive curriculum!]]> 2018-09-21 02:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284205548 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284206076 Giving options for assignments. For example, when Mothers Day is approaching and the students make cards for their mother, let the student make two if they have two moms. If the student has two dads, make sure that the student has an activity to work on or is comfortable being in the classroom during that time. ]]> 2018-09-21 02:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284206076 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284207409 The Human Rights Campaign website is an amazing resource for parents because the author of that page, Ruti Kadish, is a homosexual parent. Her concerns are the same as those thousands of parents who are just like her, worried about how their children will be in school. An awesome statement that Kadish makes is "while we might have little control over what happens at school, we do have the ability to do a great deal - both emotionally and practically- to support our children..." She goes on to give parents advice on how they can talk to their children. ]]> 2018-09-21 03:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284207409 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284208279 Welcoming Schools is another great resource for teachers and educators in general because it provides training and resources to welcome diverse families and create gender diverse schools. ]]> 2018-09-21 03:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284208279 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284209202 This resource is helpful for teachers because like many others, it provides advice and resources for how to create safe spaces. It provides guides, as well as LGBT inclusive curriculums that can help teachers create their diverse classroom and lesson plans. ]]> 2018-09-21 03:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284209202 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284209725 The Family Equality Council provides resources for parents. An example is a handbook that offers instructive suggestions and practical information. It provides many different readings as well as videos of families sharing their experiences and advice being homosexual parents. ]]> 2018-09-21 03:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284209725 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284211009 Collage is a program that unites people with LGBTQ parents into a network and peers as a support team. They build a community to empower each other and provide support for one another. This a great resource in general because even though one may not be in elementary school, having homosexual parents could affect people of all ages. ]]> 2018-09-21 03:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284211009 julia_r_4219 https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284211571 Groundspark created a video called "That's a Family". This video is part of a series that is about talking about "gay" issues in schools. It provides how-to instructions for introducing the program into your school which includes letters for parents. ]]> 2018-09-21 03:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_r_4219/ro2om21l7y3c/wish/284211571