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Diverse Stories

Sharing and celebrating stories of diversity help community members learn from each other

Ways that individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds contribute to the development and character of communities

People build caring and connected communities when they respect and celebrate diversity

Acknowledging and appreciating commonalities and differences between people

What Is Race? Research Mat
Support students in building their understanding of race with age-appropriate resources from PBS Kids, Kiddle, a Sesame Street video, a read aloud of Let's Talk About Race, and a helpful video of a jellybean analogy.

Question Frames
Students might interview a family member to find out more about their diverse stories. Help students build good interview questions using these question frames.
Elise Gravel Posters
Free printable posters with a focus on topics around diversity (gender, race, culture, family).
Ted Talk: We Are All Different and That's Awesome
Cole Blakeway discusses how our differences make us special through the story of his friendship with a man with autism.
Ted Talk: Diversity and Inclusion
Maryam Elassar talks about what diversity and inclusion, love and friendship mean to her, a third grader who wears a head scarf.
Ted Talk: How to Change 'Impossible' to 'Possible'
Sparsh Shah, a 13 year old rapper born with brittle bones, discusses how people can transcend every difficulty that comes their way with his powerful story.
Ted Talk: Is Dyslexia a Learning Disability or a Learning Ability?
Gabi Renola shares her story, highlights her experience with dyslexia.
What It's Really Like to Have Autism
Ethan Lisi describes how he experiences the world as a person with autism, and promotes a more inclusive view of the autism spectrum.
A Nonspeaking Valedictorian with Autism Gives Her Commencement Speech
Watch Elizabeth Bonker, a nonspeaking autistic woman, give the commencement speech at her graduation.
What It's Like to Have Dyslexia
Kids share their personal experiences with dyslexia through a Learning Ally video on YouTube.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Episode: Jesse Owens and Ella Fitzgerald
Xavier Riddle and his friends travel back in time to meet Jesse Owens and Ella Fitzgerald as children, and learn about their stories of diversity and expression.
Malala's Magic Pencil
Listen to Malala herself read her picture book, Malala's Magic Pencil, and speak about her incredible journey.
What is Intersectionality?
Video to dive into the definition of intersectionality with students

Liz Kleinrock Resources

Social Justice Survey
Use Liz Kleinrocks' social justice survey to find out more about your students and their understanding of identity.
Identity Web 1
Use Liz Kleinrock's identity web resources to support identity exploration in your classroom.
Identity Web 2
Use Liz Kleinrock's identity web resources to support identity exploration in your classroom.
"I Am From" Poem Organizer
A graphic organizer to help jumpstart student thinking about where they are 'from'.
"I Am From" Poem Template
Support learners with a template for the "I Am From" poem.

Celebrations and Commemorations

Sharing and celebrating stories of diversity help community members learn from each other

The importance of different celebrations and commemorations, and the ways people share and celebrate their diverse backgrounds

NatGeo: Diwali- Festival of Lights
Watch this NatGeo video alongside the read aloud Binny's Diwali or Archie Celebrates Diwali
NatGeo Kids: Diwali
Dig further into Diwali with this article from NatGeo kids. Many photos included.
Holi- Festival of Colors
Dig further into Holi with this NatGeo Kids article. Best read alongside the read aloud Festival of Colors by Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal.
Which Lunar New Year Animal Are You?
Learn more about the Lunar New Year animals with this NatGeo Kids article. Use alongside Bringing In the New Year by Grace Lin, or Dim Sum For Everyone by Grace Lin.
Songkran
Learn more about Songkran with NatGeo Kids.

Diversity and Expression

People build caring and connected communities when they respect and celebrate diversity

Ways that people share and celebrate their diverse backgrounds

Judith Scott Artwork Survey
Explore the artwork of Judith Scott, contemporary artist with Down's Syndrome. Best explored alongside the picture book, "Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott". Text available in the MLC or on Sora.
Q&A with Unbound Creators
Learn more about the life of Judith Scott and the creation of the book Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott in this Q&A with the creators of the book. Text available in the MLC or on Sora.
Activity: Judith Scott Inspired Textile Art
Create art inspired by the art of Judith Scott. Supporting text available in the MLC or on Sora.
Amanda Gorman: Talking Gets Us There
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman reads her poem "Talking Gets Us There" for PBS Kids on YouTube. Best used alongside the Little People Big Dreams biography of Amanda Gorman.
Rudolf Nureyev Dances Swan Lake
Watch LGBTQ+ ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev dance Swan Lake. Best watched alongside read aloud of Little People Big Dreams biography of Rudolf Nureyev.

HWEO: Stories of Diversity: Home

Diverse Stories

Liz Kleinrock Resources

Celebrations and Commemorations

Diversity and Expression

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