Dear Families,
The Lower School diversity group shared about identity during All-School Meeting this past Wednesday. We extended this discussion in our classroom by first reflecting on what we heard in the presentation and reviewing some of the different ways people can identify themselves. Below is a list of words that help a person describe identity:
We read the book Let’s Talk About Race by Julius Lester, which is a book about how we all have many different elements that create our story. We discussed the importance of getting to know one another’s stories rather than making assumptions about people. This lead to students exploring and sharing how they view themselves and their own identity. “I am a story, so are you. So is everyone.” -Julius Lester Below are a few curriculum highlights: Math
Language Arts
Social Studies In our individual class and mix it up group we covered the following topics:
There is a lot to unpack with each person or event that was discussed and it seems like we only scratched the surface. The goal was to expose students to these events or people and have them start to understand the role they played in the civil rights movement. Be sure to ask your child what they learned! School Announcements *Friendsfest is coming up on February 22nd. The deadline for registration and to get a free t-shirt is Monday, February 4th. Click HERE to register. *Spring Break Camp is March 11-15. Contact Charley Pellissier for information regarding registration. Have a wonderful weekend! Warmly, Brigid Comments are closed.
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