Diversity and Inclusion First Grade by Andrew Stevens

Diversity and Inclusion

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 16:06:29 UTC

My big idea is diversity and inclusion. The targeted grade level for my assignments will be first grade.

I Promise by Lebron James

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 16:13:57 UTC

I promise by Lebron James is a great book for all ages. Its starts by having children promise to go to school and be respectful. This book celebrates what makes people different and has students always promising to do their best at whatever they do in life. At the end of the story it also talks about the I promise school Lebron helped build and the promises that they make while being their.

BIG by Vashti Harrison

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 16:22:37 UTC

This is a story about a little girl. She gets told that she is a big girl while growing up and this makes her self conscious. This story talks about little comments people make to young girls that make them self conscious. The girl later confront these people about the things they say. Some say they're jokes and others say they didn't mean it in "that way". They didn't understand that these comments hurt the girl. At then end of the story the girl excepts who she is.

I Am Enough by Grace Byers

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 16:26:45 UTC

This story is about how each student is enough. Children's race, gender hair color and differences do not define their worth. People should live with love in their hearts and not with fear. This book is about children of all different races and creeds playing together and getting along in-spite of their differences.

Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 16:33:11 UTC

This story is about a girl named Zuri that has a "mind of its own". She talks about her hair and all the different things it can do and how it makes her feel. For example, she say when she had braids in her hair she feels like a princess. However, on this morning she struggles to do her hair and her dad helps out. Her dad at first struggles himself and then offers her a hat. He later figures out to put her hair in funky puff buns and this makes her feel like a super hero.

Eyes that Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 16:41:01 UTC

This book is about a boy who gets hurt by a picture his friend drew of him. He was drawn in the photo with two lines as eyes. He goes to his family for help and they provide it for him. They told him to put his eyes to the skies and can that he can read the stars. He later learns that his eyes are perfect just the way they are. He also learns that he can see his future through his eyes and that they make him a visionary.

Our Skin by Megan Madison, Jesica Ralli and Isabel Roxas

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 22:46:24 UTC

This story discusses the topic of race. It shows how you see people of different races at the grocery store and everywhere you go. It also discusses how the term race started and explains what racism is. In the end the author explains how people still are facing and fighting racial injustice today.

Same, Same But Different by Jenny Sue Kotsecki-Shaw

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 22:52:31 UTC

This story is about two little boys who are pen pals. One of the little boys is from America while the other is from India. They communicate through letters and learn that their lives are not much different. They share many of the same interests, even though it might look different.

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 22:55:39 UTC

This story is about a little girl Unhei who moves to America and finds out her name is very different from all of the other children in her class. She goes on a quest with her new classmates to pick a new name for her but in the end finds out the name that suits her best is Unhei, her original name.

Pink Is For Boys by Rob Pearlman

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 22:58:44 UTC

This story encourages young readers to think about the influence of color on gender identity. It allows children to explore the idea that girls and boys can like whatever they please, even if it is against social norms.

Fry Bread by Kevin Mailard

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 23:09:21 UTC

This story is about a Native American family and friends making fry bread together. The kids soon learn that fry bread is apart of Native American culture and history. Just like fry bread Native Americans come in all different colors and textures. They also learn that how the bread is made, depends on where the people who make it come from. This story ends with a list of Native American names and tribes that are in the United States.

Rainbow Weaver by Tejadora Del Arcoiris

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 23:36:07 UTC

This book is about a young girl who lives in Guatamala. She very badly wants to learn how to weave and sell them to pay for her education. Her mom however, thinks she is to young and is afraid to waste material. She goes around and tries to collect her own natural material. She has many ups and downs but though the help of her friends and neighbors is able to get what she needs. In the end she is able to sell her work at the market and is happy to carry on her ancestors traditions.

Not He Or She I'm Me by A. M. Wild

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 23:39:46 UTC

This book follows a non-binary student throughout their typical day. The book does not use any pro-nouns or refers to any gender. Instead it shows how people can only be who they are and how that should not change for anyone.

The Arabic Quilt by Aya Khalil

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 23:46:57 UTC

This story follows the life of a little girl named Kanzi. Kanzi was a student who immigrated to America from Egypt. On the first day she comes to school and forgets her lunch. Her mom then has to come and bring her one. All of the students make fun of her moms hijab and how she called her daughter haibibti. She is disappointed and turns to her family for help. She writes a poem in Arabic about her quilt and is excited to show the class the next day. She shows the class and they are excited to make their own quilt filled with Arabic names.

I Am Not A Girl by Maddox Lyons

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 23:52:42 UTC

This story is about a young child named Hannah that struggles with telling people she is not a girl. His parents don't understand why he doesn't act like a girl. His teachers and friends tell him he should be happy to be a girl. However, he is not happy with how everyone reacts to his thoughts and feelings. After a birthday wish he gets the courage and strength to tell everyone how he feels.

Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman

stevensan7 — 2024-07-29 23:58:10 UTC

This story is about a young boy named Casey that has many different interests. He likes "typical" boy things like trucks and puzzles. He also however, likes sparkly things like the watch his grandma wears and the tutu his sister Jessee wears. Kids pick on him for wearing "girl" clothes, However; he is happy to be who he is.

Pink Blue and You

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:04:15 UTC

This story discusses gender stereotypes such has pink is a girl color and how blue is a boy color. The kids however, ask who made these rules and why. They soon realize that these stereotypes are made up and their allowed to like and play with whatever they want.

Included by Jayneen Sanders

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:12:12 UTC

This book is about how all people should be included. This book centers around boys, girls and children with disabilities playing together. This book aims to show no matter your gender or disability, everyone can work together and be friends.

Playing With Lanterns by Wang Yage

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:21:26 UTC

This story is about a young girl named Zhao Di and her friends celebrating Chinese new year. They go out every night until the fifteenth day and release lanterns. They get excitement from avoiding the boys and going out in their villages night life. They enjoy participating in the traditions their ancestors have done before them.

Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:31:11 UTC

This book talks about the families land and what makes it so great. In the book it states that the land has never been sold but instead has been worked by the family for generations. The book points to and thanks the sun and rain for making the crops grow and how healthy the environment is. This is all so they can pick the kalo in the mud to make the poi for the families lu au.

Spanish Is The Language Of My Family by Micheal Genhart

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:36:17 UTC

This story is about a young boy who is training for his schools spelling bee. When he gets home he asks his grandma and mom to help him with words that he doesn't know and is struggling to learn. His grandma explains to him that she was only allowed to speak english in school and his mom states how spanish is his families language. They then explain all the rich heritage that his family has and how times have changed.

Beautiful Me by Nabela Noor

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:41:51 UTC

This story is about a young girl named Zubi. Zubi is super excited about her first day of school but this soon changes. She over hears her mom talking about how she's to big and this makes makes Zubi self conscious about her own size. She later realizes that size doesn't matter and that everyone is beautiful in their own way.

The Reflection Of Me by Marc Colagiovanni

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 00:50:16 UTC

This story is about a young girl who enjoys being herself. She looks in a mirror and has multiple conversations about all the things she likes looking back at her inside and out. For example, The mirror comments on how her eyes sparkle and also how smart she is. In the end the girl says she wants to be herself forever.

Girls Of The World by Linsey Davis

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 01:00:19 UTC

This story starts with a group of girls learning about everything women had to do to obtain equal rights. They learn to work together and stand up for one another. All of the girls follow their dreams no matter what the job is. They are able to do this because they area girls and girls can do anything.

No Difference Between Us by Jayneen Sanders

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 01:10:13 UTC

This book revolves around two main characters named Jess and Ben. They are twins and are growing up together in the same house. They soon learn that they can do everything the same (including having things like the same emotions). Even though their are small differences between them, they learn they are equal in all of the big ways.

Inquiry questions

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:03:30 UTC

What does gender diversity mean to you?
What are gender stereotypes?
How have gender stereotypes affected your life?
How are words and colors effected by your perception of gender?

Inquiry questions

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:08:44 UTC

How do you think your race has effected your life?
How has stereotypes effected your thoughts about race?
What does racism mean to you?
How can you promote inclusion of all races?
What race do you belong to ?

Inquiry questions

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:13:02 UTC

What does the word culture mean to you?
Does your family celebrate your culture in any way?
Have you ever learned about or celebrated a different culture?
What misconceptions are there about your culture?
What holidays do you celebrate in your culture?

Inquiry questions

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:16:07 UTC

What does the word identity mean to you?
What identity do you identify as ?
Do you think your friends and family have effected your identity?
What parts of your identity are most important to you?
What do you think about your own identity?

Video Resources

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:24:20 UTC

Video Source #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fbQBKwdWPg

My first video is an episode from PBS KIDS. In this episode they have actual kids talk with adults about race and racism. This video explains how race is a social construct and how people of all races are the same. Watch to learn more!!

Video Source #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk_HYAiS26I

This second video is a short clip from a show called Sesame Street. In this video Elmo is asking about race and what makes skin color different. In the video they explain how people are like leaves and can be all different shapes and colors.

Video Resources

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:33:24 UTC

Video Source #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbhd-23mloc

This video is about gender stereotypes and how they can effect kids. For example, the girl in this video gets told to stop acting like a boy because she is good at soccer. In the end she learns that anyone of any gender can do anything.

Video Source #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Aweo-74kY

This video has students draw different occupations. This reveals to the students different gender stereotypes they may subconsciously have. This video is eye opening for students of any ages.

Video Resources

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:40:49 UTC

Source #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-P3wm1Fvv4

This video was created by Milton Hershey School. In this video they ask elementary students what culture means to them. In the end students and teachers from different cultures all come together and work in the same place.

Source #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOEB87B0Zas

In this video they discuss what the word culture and traditions mean. They talk about how things such as food, holidays and music can be apart of both culture and tradition.

Video Resources

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 02:46:39 UTC

Video Source #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om3INBWfoxY

This video explains to kids what the word identity means. It talks about the importance that identity has for each individual person and discusses how values can effect a persons identity.

Video Source #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjM6QxXknms

This video also focuses on identity for kids. In this video they discuss how people form their own identities. It also discusses how a lot of a persons identity is how they view themselves.

Text Support

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 15:56:29 UTC

Text Source #1: https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism

This article Talks about how you are never to young to learn about diversity. No matter the race all people should be treated equally. Their are also videos and other supports attached to this article.

Text Source #2:

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/08/children-notice-race

This article discusses racism and when children start to notice race. It goes over how students start to notice far before adults want to talk about it. It dives into common misconceptions and how to properly address the conversation.

Text Support

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 16:08:58 UTC

Text Source #1: My first text source is linked above. This article talks about gender equality and how to avoid stereotypes surrounded around gender.

Text Source #2: https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/08/breaking-gender-stereotypes-a-personal-reflection/

This text is about breaking gender stereotypes. It talks about how different things such as relatives, shows and media can have an effect on how we view gender.

Text Source:

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 16:15:03 UTC

Source #1: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/culture/399913

This article is all about culture and traditions. This article goes over the definition of culture and how it can change.

Source#2:https://kids.kiddle.co/Culture

This article discusses different cultures with students. It talks about some of the main ideas of culture as well as tradition, lifestyle and folklore.

Three Engagements

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 16:28:00 UTC

I will read off a list of jobs and ask the students to draw or write what they think of when they think of the job. At the end we will discuss it as a class and I will show how words or jobs can be related to gender.
In class we will watch a short video about Amelia Earhart and I will have my students research and make a poster about women's history. They will focus on a list of women I put on the white board and choose one to research.
The third and last engagement will be a gender equality video and word search. I for example will show one of the videos I have linked in this project and will give the students a word search with words surrounding gender equality.

Three Engagements

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 16:33:35 UTC

I will play a video to my students about diversity and inclusion. I will then have the students pick a racially diverse book from the library and partner read with a friend.
The students will be given an assignment to research one racially diverse member from history. I will give the students a list and will let the students use books, articles, computers ect.... I will then have the students share what they learned.
The students will create one slide on google slides about race. They will be allowed to add video, text and audio recordings. This will be a group project and it will be shared with the teacher and class.

Three Engagements

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 17:08:39 UTC

The students will research their own culture with their families (optional) and come up with how they want to share it with their class.
The students will research a different culture and pick one tradition to learn about. The student must then create that tradition to introduce it to the class.
The students will be put into groups and create a poster for cultures around the world. They will have to research and incorporate different traditions represented on the poster.

Text Sources

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 17:15:59 UTC

1.https://readlikearockstarteaching.com/teach-young-kids-about-identity/

This text source talks to students about identity. It emphasis all the different facets that are included in a persons identity. It also discusses how a persons identity is all about how they view themselves.

https://firsttee.org/2022/05/18/three-ways-to-help-kids-develop-a-positive-self-identity/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnqK1BhBvEiwAi7o0X-wdZNub9vyFXjBD5hctZ8thcBmJ9xHhk7Bv9kq4zmEBnoSoJ1Z5TBoCrmQQAvD_BwE

This article is a little different from the rest I have found for this project. This article is for teachers and focuses around how to create positivity around students identities.

Three Engagements

stevensan7 — 2024-07-30 17:24:55 UTC

I will have the students pick a song that best represents their personal identity. They will then play that song for the class and tell us why they picked it.
The students will get a human body out line with a key in the corner. The students will color in the picture with colors and will have to write what the color represents in their identity. For example, I might shade a leg in blue and say that represents me as a teacher.
The students will create their own youtube video about their identity. I will give the students complete control about what they want to say or use to express themselves (as long as its school appropriate). They will then have the option to send it to me personally or show it to the class.