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- Toolkit for “Mimi Has Two Moms”
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21 January 2013 According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), children “thrive when they are supported, valued and recognized in the environments ... - Toolkit for “Move to the Music”
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21 January 2013 Educators have long used music to inspire, engage and teach their students. Whether by tapping into popular culture or reaching back through history, songs and ... - Toolkit for “The Value of Community”
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21 January 2013 In his 2003 ASCD Educational Leadership article, Creating a School Community , author and educator Eric Schaps states, ”a growing body of research confirms the ... - "Sound Effects" Toolkit
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21 January 2013 (Teacher Note: Bring in several magazine photographs of unknown people who represent a variety of races, ages, religious backgrounds, jobs, etc. Number ... - "No School Like Freedom School" Toolkit
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14 January 2013 Modeled after the 1964 Mississippi Freedom schools, which were designed to change a community by giving residents the tools to develop leaders and exercise political ... - Lesson 4: In Our Communities
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This lesson is part of the series, Picturing Accessibility: Art, Activism and Physical Disabilities , which provides students opportunities to discuss what they know and don’t know about accessibility, ... - Lesson 3: How Art Can Be Activism
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This lesson is part of the series, Picturing Accessibility: Art, Activism and Physical Disabilities , which provides students opportunities to discuss what they know and don't know about accessibility, ... - Lesson 2: Symbols in Action
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This lesson is part of the series, Picturing Accessibility: Art, Activism and Physical Disabilities , which provides students opportunities to discuss what they know and don't know about accessibility, ... - Lesson 1: What Is Ableism?
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This lesson is part of the series, Picturing Accessibility: Art, Activism and Physical Disabilities , which provides students opportunities to discuss what they know and don't know about accessibility, ... - Picturing Accessibility: Art, Activism and Physical Disabilities
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Over the last few decades, people with physical disabilities have fought hard for civil rights. Their struggles have led to the passage of federal and state legislation mandating greater efforts at ... - Understanding Prejudice through Paper Plate Portraits
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This lesson is most effective if students have already begun exploring social justice issues like racism or gender stereotypes. You will need one paper plate per student. First, review the meaning of the word prejudice, breaking down the word into ... - Toolkit for 'Once Upon a Time in America'
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The year 1963 marks the 50 th anniversary of many milestones in the civil rights movement. In the current issue of Teaching Tolerance , “ Once Upon a Time in America ” traces some of the movements’ toughest trials. The feature is accompanied by ... - Advertisements of Our Own
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This is the thirteenth lesson in the Reading Ads with a Social Justice Lens series. This final lesson gives students a chance to reflect on what they have learned. Drama offers a wonderful way for ... - Shaping Our Culturally Responsive Selves
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In today's multicultural schools and classrooms, resolving conflict means being culturally aware. "I know she was lying," Estella said of the 3rd-grade girl, ... - What Happens If … Using Role Plays to Understand How Gender Stereotypes Affect Our Lives
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This is the fourth lesson in a series on gender expression . The goal of the series is to help students understand how gender stereotypes can lead to bullying and stand in the way of building a safe ... - Postcards from the Past
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This activity is to accompany the Teaching Tolerance article " Civil Rights Road Trip ." It’s important for students learning about civil rights history to put ... - Postcards from the Past
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It’s important for students learning about civil rights history to put themselves in the shoes of those who were there. Have them commemorate their own civil rights road trip by writing postcards from the ... - Portfolio Activity for “Civil Rights Road Trip”
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This activity is to accompany the Teaching Tolerance article " Civil Rights Road Trip ." POSTCARDS FROM THE PAST It’s important for students learning about ... - Our Groups of Friends
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In this activity, students examine the diversity of their groups of friends. First, on a labeled color-coded chart , students write under each of their names the name of an adult ... - Create an Anti-Cyberbullying Sign Campaign
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Cyberbullying is a serious concern in today’s schools. Since it can happen to a student at home as well as in school, it can be more pervasive and traumatic for victims than traditional bullying. An ... - Using Tootsie Roll Pops to Teach Tolerance
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This activity helps students increase respect for differences and gain a deeper understanding of universal similarities. Draw two columns on the board, labeled “On the Outside” and ... - Family Spotlight
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At the beginning of each school year I extend an invitation through a letter to all my students’ families. I ask them to sign up for a 15- to 30-minute class visit to share a talent, hobby or anything else ... - The People Puzzle
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Each fall, I look forward to the joy and adventures of teaching new students. The more the students and I understand about one another, the richer their learning experiences. In ... - Stitching It Together
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This lesson is the fourth and final in a series called “ Family Tapestry .” One goal of these lessons is to help students recognize and accept differences among themselves and within the larger community. ... - Every Family Is the Same. Every Family Is Different.
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This lesson is the third in a series called “ Family Tapestry .” One goal of these lessons is to help students recognize and accept differences among themselves and within the larger community. Another is to ... - Family Tapestry
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The overall goal of these lessons is to help students recognize and accept differences among each other and within the larger community and how their own unique family contributes to a richer society. As they ... - The Mountaintop
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Taking place on April 3, 1968, “The Mountaintop” by Katori Hall is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther ... - Different Colors of Beauty: Reflection
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This lesson is the sixth in a series called “ The Different Colors of Beauty .” The goal of these lessons is to help students develop their racial or ethnic identities in a safe and open classroom ... - Painting Beauty: Creating Self-Portraits
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This lesson is the fifth in a series called “ The Different Colors of Beauty .” The goal of these lessons is to help students develop their racial or ethnic identities in a safe and open classroom ... - Sharing Our Colors: Writing Poetry
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This lesson is the third in a series called “ The Different Colors of Beauty .” The goal of these lessons is to help students develop their racial or ethnic identities in a safe and open classroom ...
