Dear educators,
I am hoping this website is helping you learn how to incorporate books that deal with diversity. Diversity is a very important topic that I feel should be taught throughout all curriculums. Children today are faced with many difficult situations that require them to make decisions as to what they believe. It is our responsibility as educators to provide them with all the knowledge so that they are able to make an informed decision and become an effective citizen of out country.
Many educators struggle with finding the appropriate way to incorporate sensitive issues in the classroom. Many are scared that there will be backlash from teaching a certain topics like LGBTQ, race, ethnicity, religion, etc. I'm here to explain that there are many unique ways that you can teach your students. A simple way is to just include more books in your classroom library that feature a diverse group of students. We want to teach our students that the world is not just made up of white middle class families. We want to show them that we are an extremely diverse world. Children need to have something to relate to and we can provide them with books that feature characters that are similar to them. In turn, this will help motivate your students. They are going to enjoy learning about someone else that is like them.
The book I am featuring on this website is an excellent classic that can help you teach about issues that are surrounding LGBTQ. No, this book does not directly mention anything about LGBTQ, however, many members of LGBTQ often feel outcast and alone. This also goes for students who are of a minority race, ethnicity, or religion. Feeling alone is a common feeling amongst these groups. The activities I have prepared will help you teach your students how to manage those feelings and how everyone is unique in their own way. Feel free to adapt any of the activities to your liking and I hope you enjoy incorporating this text into your classroom!
Many educators struggle with finding the appropriate way to incorporate sensitive issues in the classroom. Many are scared that there will be backlash from teaching a certain topics like LGBTQ, race, ethnicity, religion, etc. I'm here to explain that there are many unique ways that you can teach your students. A simple way is to just include more books in your classroom library that feature a diverse group of students. We want to teach our students that the world is not just made up of white middle class families. We want to show them that we are an extremely diverse world. Children need to have something to relate to and we can provide them with books that feature characters that are similar to them. In turn, this will help motivate your students. They are going to enjoy learning about someone else that is like them.
The book I am featuring on this website is an excellent classic that can help you teach about issues that are surrounding LGBTQ. No, this book does not directly mention anything about LGBTQ, however, many members of LGBTQ often feel outcast and alone. This also goes for students who are of a minority race, ethnicity, or religion. Feeling alone is a common feeling amongst these groups. The activities I have prepared will help you teach your students how to manage those feelings and how everyone is unique in their own way. Feel free to adapt any of the activities to your liking and I hope you enjoy incorporating this text into your classroom!
About Me
I am a senior at Ball State University working towards my Elementary Education degree. I have studied abroad in Australia and Africa and have been able to experience many different types of students. Through my travels, I have noticed how important it is to educate students on how diverse our world is. I believe that students should understand that there is much more to the world than their community. I have noticed the importance of needing someone to relate to in life. This was either through literature or a specific person in my life. Depending on the situation, I always had someone or something to turn to. If I cannot be that person or if I cannot to direct the student to a role model, I hope to provide them with the appropriate literature so that my student knows that they are never alone in a situation. There is always someone who has gone through a similar circumstance, past or present.