Children explore how we belong to the global community and celebrate diversity around the world.
Daily themes for Week 5
We Belong to Many Groups
How do we show that everyone belongs in our classroom?
"All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold
Morning Circle: Introduce the concept that people belong to many different groups
Discuss families, friends, school, and community groups
Literacy Focus: Read 'All Are Welcome' by Alexandra Penfold
Discuss the message of inclusion and belonging
Math Focus: Sort and classify groups we belong to
Create Venn diagrams showing overlapping groups
Afternoon Activity: Create 'Groups I Belong To' web diagrams
Students draw themselves in the center with connected groups
Create a collaborative family tree showing the diverse backgrounds of all students in the class, celebrating the global connections within the classroom community.
Take a musical journey around the world, learning simple songs and dances from different cultures while exploring how music brings people together globally.
Each child creates a unique quilt square representing their heritage or interests, then combine all squares into a classroom unity quilt celebrating diversity.
Write and illustrate letters to imaginary pen pals from different countries, learning about global communication and cultural exchange.
Short videos showing different cultural celebrations around the world
Traditional music from different cultures and countries
Hands-on activities to explore cultural diversity
As we conclude our Belonging unit, take time to reflect on how your students have grown in their understanding of belonging, inclusion, and community. Consider the following questions:
Celebrate the progress made and continue to nurture the sense of belonging in your classroom community.
