The district has asked that counselors present a lesson on "Respect for All" this year. Since my number one expectation from my kiddos is respect, it ties pretty well with what I'm already talking about at the beginning of the year. Since the district created a PowerPoint yet gave us leeway on how we present it to our younger kiddos, I took the liberty to find literature (since I'm a HUGE fan of reading!) that would match the objective. Thus, I bring you..."The Sandwich Swap"...straight from this amazing resource!
It's a wonderful storyline with pictures that capture the attention of even my 5th graders (they had some extra time at the end and didn't have their Ipads to complete a questionnaire...so I read the book to them)! Here's the nitty-gritty details of the lesson if you'd like to see how I presented/structured it...
Not only did the story grab my kiddos attention and provide wonderful discussion on respecting the diversity of others, but they enjoyed actually trying hummus. Yep! I brought in classic hummus and used pretzel sticks to allow the children to try this delectable food! I made sure there weren't any food allergies beforehand, and most kids were apprehensive to try...but bravely attempted it and found that they actually loved it. *Insert shocked face here!* Yes, the majority of the kids enjoyed it and wanted more. And those that didn't prefer it, and to report in a respectful way that "they did not prefer it".
Once the kids tasted the hummus, I had them draw pictures of their favorite food. And for those classes that I knew could handle it, we crumpled the papers up and had a "food fight". Wonderful lesson for all my kids and hopefully they walked away with an understanding of respect and diversity.
*Update: a fellow teacher came to me just this morning and told the story of her drive home last night with her 3rd grader and kindergartner (who both received this lesson yesterday). Apparently they told her that they don't prefer the hummus but then they tag teamed and went through the whole lesson with their mama! Apparently hummus sticks (and they worked together to present the lesson...which as she said was an amazing thing)! :)
*Update: a fellow teacher came to me just this morning and told the story of her drive home last night with her 3rd grader and kindergartner (who both received this lesson yesterday). Apparently they told her that they don't prefer the hummus but then they tag teamed and went through the whole lesson with their mama! Apparently hummus sticks (and they worked together to present the lesson...which as she said was an amazing thing)! :)
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