Sunday, December 30, 2012

Not by the Color of our skin...

Hello Everyone,
I never really took time out to think about this, but in learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we have an opportunity to make so many connections with ourselves, other characters and people, and of course, the world, and I think it's important for kids to do the same.  My little Social Studies unit on MLK does just that.  Many of the activities have and will help kids understand what life may have been like in the late 50's and 60's.  Many of us and unfortunately many of our kids have experienced discrimination to some degree. In our classroom we have discussed how important it is to look at the inside of a person, rather than how she looks, sounds, moves, etc.  From Chrysanthemum to The Grinch, to Rudolph, we keep digging to find the hidden meaning the author is trying to portrait.  
MLK is one with whom we should spend time on.  I have compiled many of the ideas we have used in the past and created a few new things to help those connections happen!





A 9 page mini book for the kids to make is included in the unit.







The unit is over 20 pages and includes patterns for the craft connection, some mini posters, writing activities, a book for the kids to make, a song, and a puzzle.

Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Joyfully!
Nancy




22 comments:

  1. I love the quote and real life connection. Great for young learners. Hope to adapt some of this for my kinders.
    Have a wonderful new year.

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  2. Thank you so very much for this MLK unit. I can't wait to use it in a couple of weeks!

    Dawn
    adventuresinfirstwithmrskey.blogspot.com

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  3. Thanks for always sharing your work. It's very sweet of you!! My kids enjoying learning from it. :)
    Christy
    Mrs. Christy’s Leaping Loopers

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  4. Thank you,thank you Nancy. Your units are amazing.
    Tammy
    Primary Paradise

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  5. Thanks for sharing! I'm excited to use this with my kiddos :)

    Sarah
    teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com

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  6. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic unit!
    lraines78@gmail.com

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  7. Thanks Nancy. I love the idea of using apples- I hadn't seen that. I also can't wait to teach my kids that cute song.
    Julie

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  8. Thank you so much. I appreciate your effort and generosity. My kiddos love doing the activities in your units.

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  9. What a wonderful unit. Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!

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  10. I just found your blog on Pinterest! I am a new follower! Thank you for sharing this unit! It looks wonderful!

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  11. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

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  12. Your blog is amazing! Thank you for the inspiration and for the freebies too! What a sweetheart you are!! ♥

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  13. This is a powerful unit & one I'm sure my students make real-life connections with. Thank you!

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  14. Thank you so much for sharing your unit. I see several parts that I'll be putting into my plans immediately, and others to add over the next few weeks. Your work is appreciated!

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  15. I love that catchy little song to the tune of BINGO. Thanks for always sharing!:)

    Cindy
    Granny Goes to School

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  16. Looks great! I love your blog and have bookmarked it! Hope you have a great New Year!

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  17. Thanks for sharing such a fabulous freebie!

    Jessica
    The Littlest Scholars

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  18. Thank you for sharing your fabulous work! Outstanding job!

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  19. Nancy - Your stuff is just so spot on. I appreciate all that you do to help educate our students. GR8 job!
    Pearl McCoy

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