All the Colors I am Inside
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Age Group: Preschool
Objectives:
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All the Colors I am Inside
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CDA Competency Standard:
II.9.3a Candidate promotes children’s sense of belonging in the classroom community
A) Encourages children’s social interactions
11.9.4b Candidate helps children experience sympathy/empathy and respect for others.
B) Discusses diversity comfortably when interacting with children
II.9.3a Candidate promotes children’s sense of belonging in the classroom community
A) Encourages children’s social interactions
11.9.4b Candidate helps children experience sympathy/empathy and respect for others.
B) Discusses diversity comfortably when interacting with children
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Materials:
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Anticipatory Set:
Talk to the students about diversity. Explain that we are all different both on the inside and on the outside. Just because we have different skin, hair, sizes, etc, doesn’t mean that anyone is any less special. Read the poem Colors by Shel Silverstein to the class at circle time. When finishing the poem, invite students to discuss what they think the poem meant. Explain that everyone has “inside colors” which may mean their personality, hobbies, culture, and more things that make them who they are. Invite students to create their own inside colors.
Talk to the students about diversity. Explain that we are all different both on the inside and on the outside. Just because we have different skin, hair, sizes, etc, doesn’t mean that anyone is any less special. Read the poem Colors by Shel Silverstein to the class at circle time. When finishing the poem, invite students to discuss what they think the poem meant. Explain that everyone has “inside colors” which may mean their personality, hobbies, culture, and more things that make them who they are. Invite students to create their own inside colors.
Procedure:
- Students will use the black marker to draw an outline of themselves. They may make it a silhouette of themselves, or choose a different shape. The teacher should create an example for students to understand. Adapt this step to meet the needs of your students.
- Students can use the coloring materials to fill in the outline. Some students may use multiple colors, some may mix and layer colors, and some may use one color. Students are creating a representation of themselves and should be given the freedom to do so in whatever way they would like.
- When children are finished inventing their inside colors, they should have the opportunity to share their creations with another student. Pair the students up and instruct them to compare, contrast, and compliment their partner’s creation.
Assessment:
- Observe and assess children while comparing and contrasting their inside color creations. Were they respectful? Did they understand that it is alright to be different? Did they have reactions that you expected?
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For Future Reference
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When this training is over, it's going to be hard to remember all these lesson plans! We want you to get the most from this training, and continue to use this information in your classroom. We have put the lesson plans in this course, that are produced by Successful Solutions, on our resource website, www.Lessons4Learners.com, where you can continue to access them after your training expires. |
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