There is a long history of misinformation, stereotyping, misbeliefs and myths about people with diverse disabilities within mainstream society. It is often passed down from one generation to the next and becomes ingrained within society, It is important to begin to correct this misinformation and begin a better conversation and it should start early in the classroom in Early Childhood Education with both students and educators.
This DATES Study Guide for The Box of Red Marbles, written and developed by
Theo & Roe Braddy, both with ample experience in this field, will assist educators in improving their students' understanding in the areas of diversity, acceptance, tolerance, equality, and sensitivity regarding living with diverse disabilities.
Table of Contents
Lesson 1 We All Need Help
Lesson 2 Acts of Kindness
Lesson 3 No One Wants to Feel Left Out
Lesson 4 I See You, You See Me
Lesson 5 Now I See You, Now You See Me
Lesson 6 What Color is Your Streak?
Lesson 7 I am an Overcomer
Contents in Detail
Lesson 1 We All Need Help
We all use things that help us be the best that we can be.
Lesson 2 Acts of Kindness
All People, including people with disabilities want to be treated like they matter and have something to give.
Lesson 3 No One Wants to Feel Left Out
Being a good friend means including everybody and never making anyone feel bad for being who they are.
Lesson 4 I See You, You See Me, Part 1
Looking different is a cool way to be. If we all looked and sounded the same, it would be BORING!!!
Lesson 5 Now I See You, Now You See Me, Part. 2
We need to see people for how they are. Visible or Invisible differences don't matter.
Lesson 6 What Color is Your Streak?
Always do your best to be kind to others. Spend some time with others, thinking of ways to be kind!
Lesson 7 I am an Overcomer
We All Are Amazing, and Different Which Makes Us Beautiful!
