Ability by Emily Harris https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n Made by: Emily Harris, Kaylie Petrie, and Kyla Hannan en-us 2022-11-08 19:26:03 UTC 2022-11-29 06:30:46 UTC hello@padlet.com The Mission: esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375598124 To teach children about abilities and how everyone is special in their own ways! ]]> 2022-11-08 19:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375598124 Benny Doesn't Like To Be Hugged kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375598227 Synopsis from back of book:
"A little girl uses rhyming verse to describe the unique traits of her autistic friend. Benny likes trains and cupcakes without sprinkles, but he can also be fussy sometimes. The narrator doesn’t mind, however, because “true friends accept each other just the way they are.” A gentle story encouraging children to appreciate and accept our differences."

We chose this book because it can provide a bridge for explaining how differences exist between ourselves and those around us. This topic can help younger students without disabilities better understand those with disabilities.

Benny Doesn’t Like To Be Hugged Read By Yusuf. (2020). YouTube. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://youtu.be/QuVbq2Rx3AE. 
]]> 2022-11-08 19:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375598227 Harper esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375607913 Summary: 
*A six year old boy named Harper who has cerebal palsy, lung diseas, and multiple other disabilities. 
*Harper's mom describes what it is like to have a child with disabilites and special needs. 
*Describes his story, struggles, and strengths. 

Questions: 
1. How does Harpers parent feel about him having a disability? 

2. What are Harpers strengths and weaknesses? 

3. Do you think Harper is just as able to meet the same goals as you?]]> 2022-11-08 19:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375607913 “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don't just give up.” ― Stephen Hawking kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375632662 What is the message of this quote? 

How does this make you feel? 

Who does Stephen Hawking not want to give up? Why?]]> 2022-11-08 19:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375632662 Why it Matters: Diversity & Disability Inclusion in Arts esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375632928 This article would be super helpful for teachers who are trying to make their classroom more diverse and welcoming differences. The article explains that art classrooms can be a bit of a barrier for students with disabilities, but through art those barriers begin to turn into benefits. There is also stress put on the need for outreach and open disucssion to better include students with differences. ]]> 2022-11-08 19:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375632928 kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375633822 What does this mean? 

Will everyone adapt the same way?

Is there a better or worse way to adapt to change?

Can you recall a time you have had to adapt to change?]]> 2022-11-08 20:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375633822 kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375634777 What does this quote from Stevie Wonder mean to you? 

What does ability mean? 

What abilities do you have?]]> 2022-11-08 20:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375634777 Because Who Is Perfect? esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375638705 Summary: 
*People with physical disabilities
*Mannequins that look like them 
*Placed in a clothing store windwo display

Questions:
1. What do you notice about the mannequins they are making? 

2. How does the reactions of the people who had mannequins made of their body, make you feel?

3. Why do you think that the strangers on the street had the reaction that they did?]]> 2022-11-08 20:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375638705 “I don’t have a dis-ability, I have a different-ability.” — Robert M. Hensel kylahannan https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375641222 What is ability? 

What are some abilities you have?

Does everyone have the same abilities? 

Is it okay for everyone to have different abilities?  ]]> 2022-11-08 20:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2375641222 EmbracingOurDifferences.Org kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2377990374 This website has a plethora of different lesson plans from kindergarten to 5th grade. The lessons talk about being kind to each other, strengths and weaknesses, encouraging one another and more. Each link on the website includes the lesson plan, slideshow, and print out worksheets to go with the lesson. They also provide a materials list, how long the lessons will each take, and videos if applicable.]]> 2022-11-10 04:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2377990374 Identifying strengths and weaknesses kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2377991302 This lesson is all about students identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and embracing them. They will play person bingo, where they find peers with a listed strength. This will start the conversation on how we all have different strengths and weaknesses. Students will also discover how to "play to their weaknesses", an example given is that a student is a poor speller. Due to this, they proofread all of their writing pieces multiple times to catch their mistakes, where they might not do this is if they were a better speller to begin with. Overall, this lesson encourages our students to embrace their weaknesses instead of avoiding or being embarrassed about them.]]> 2022-11-10 04:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2377991302 Diversity Makes Us Smile Lesson Plan esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379164235 Level: K-5th Grade 
Main Objective: Celebrating how we are alike and different. 
Summary: Students are learning to deeper their understanding of culture, and learning about their peers. Students will go through activities such as unpacking quotes, analyzing a painting, interviewing their peers, and drawing a picture of the food that would be on your plate. After this lesson, students should be able to identify that their background and culture is something they should be embracing and that their strengths and differences are something to be proud of!]]> 2022-11-10 19:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379164235 We're all amazing! by London Rhymes kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379164339 This is a song that can be used in a kindergarten classroom about how no matter how different we are from one another, we are all equally amazing! The differences include physical differences, backgrounds, ability level and more. ]]> 2022-11-10 19:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379164339 Everybody is different song kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379165869 Here is another song about how everyone is different, and that is great! This video shows an array of different characters who all look different from one another, and highlight their features. This is a great way for students to see their qualities being acknowledged and represented.]]> 2022-11-10 19:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379165869 Diversity Makes Us Smile Presentation esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379169545 Part 2: Powerpoint to Lesson Plan Above

-Quote Unpacking 
-Background Knowledge/Discussion about Smiling  
-Vocabulary: Diversity and Culture 
-Analyzing Smiles Painting (Look, Think,Talk)
-Smile Game: try to make your partner smile!
-Smile Interview: Questions with your partner 
-Cultural Buffet: Analyze the painting (Look, Think, Talk) 
-Food for Thought: Draw your plate]]> 2022-11-10 19:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379169545 Celebrating Differences and Similarities: Exploring Identity Mini-Unit kylahannan https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379170814 This is an entire Kindergarten mini-unit on celebrating differences. It highlights 5 lessons that encourage students to identify their own identities, share them with others, learn about their peers identities, and understand that we are all different, but that's okay. It also can help students see how they are similar to some of the peers and different to other, all of which is acceptable. ]]> 2022-11-10 19:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379170814 Article kylahannan https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379184246 This article has three helpful uses. First it discusses why young students should be taught about differences. Second, it highlights a few activities that can be done with young students to engage them in learning about their own differences. Lastly, a list of children's literature that helps lead a discussion on differences and acceptance. ]]> 2022-11-10 19:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379184246 Judith Heumann: Our fight for disability rights -- and why we're not done yet kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379189682 In this TED talk, Judith Heumann shares her story of being denied from becoming a teacher due to her physical disability. Since then, she has started a movement for more accessibility rights. This is a great resource for teachers to build their background on discrimination against the disabled community before teaching about it.]]> 2022-11-10 19:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379189682 Strengths Chain Activity kepetri1 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379211769 In this activity, students will use different colored paper strips to make a strength chain. They will identify what strengths they have in each of the 7 categories listed, and glue/ tape the strips together. The students will attach all of their chains together into one long chain, and discuss how they are more powerful when they all work together. ]]> 2022-11-10 19:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379211769 Blog on Creating Inclusive K-2 Classrooms kylahannan https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379212451 This is a blog written by Breyen Wee about how to create an inclusive classroom environment in early childhood and K-2 classrooms. There are tons of resources and testimonials on teaching diversity with the younger kiddos. She has experience of her own, and includes a number of resources for educators. ]]> 2022-11-10 19:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379212451 Accepting different abilities, strengths, weaknesses, similarities, and differences. kylahannan https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379215247 2022-11-10 19:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2379215247 QR CODE esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2388854858 2022-11-17 19:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2388854858 Narrative esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2400913201 Our Why: 

*Passionate about advoacting for those with disabilities
*All students no matter thier differences, are able to succeed + have the same oppurtunities. 
* 3x Elem. + SPED Majors

Social Justice Relevance: 
* Connection between privilege, resource and oppurtunity. 
*Strengths & Weakness Taught = Less Discrimination.

Importance: 
*It is okay to be different, not everyone has to be the same. 
*Differences are what makes us unique + special. 
*Assumption of "Wrong" or "Weird".

]]> 2022-11-28 20:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2400913201 Authors Note esharri2 https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2401421461 - The author does not have autism nor is the author an expert. 
- Witnessed advocating and struggles through friends who have sons that are autistic. 
- Not a lot of books that represent nuerodiversity. 
- "All children deserve a book that mirrors their reality"
- Being able to celebrate and recognize differences. ]]> 2022-11-29 06:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/esharri2/ss76rdexvo6wis7n/wish/2401421461