It’s Okay to Be Different celebrates the uniqueness in each of us and encourages young people to embrace their individuality. Whether someone wears glasses, has braces, plays sports, enjoys music, or is tall or short, our differences make us who we are. By recognizing and celebrating these unique qualities, children learn that we don’t have to look the same or like the same things to respect and accept each other—and ourselves.
How do you help your students celebrate their uniqueness? What resources do you use in your classroom to help them recognize and honor differences as you build an inclusive school community?
Link to lesson reel HERE.
Resources:
It’s Okay to Be Different video read aloud by Todd Parr
The Teacher’s Guide to the World of Todd Parr —Activity Guide by Little Brown and Company
It’s Okay to Be Different lesson plan from Learning for Justice
Resources from Teaching Books
Bilingual English-Spanish edition: It’s Okay to Be Different / Está bien ser diferente (Spanish and English Edition)
Related Books:
More Books by Todd Parr
It’s Okay to Feel Different lesson plan from Learning for Justice
Be Who You Are lesson plan from Welcoming Schools
The Family Book lesson plan from Welcoming Schools
A Normal Pig by K-Fai Steele
SDAWP Voices 