Red: A Crayon's Story

Overview

This is a lesson plan for teachers who may be new to teaching about gender identity and are looking for a safe way to explore the topic in class. This lesson uses the story “Red: A Crayon’s Story” to talk about feelings and attitudes that people could have in various situations. This activity is about showing diversity and showing that it is ok to be different.

Curriculum References

English Language Arts & Arts Education, K-4

• Big Ideas: Stories help us learn about ourselves, our families and our communities; Stories can be understood from different perspectives; Curiosity and wonder lead to discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.
• Curricular Competencies: Comprehend and connect: explain the role that story plays in personal, family and community; Create and communicate: exchange ideas and perspectives to build shared understanding.
• Content: Functions and genres of stories and other text; Personal Awareness & Responsibility: a. I can sometimes recognize emotions. b. I can use strategies that increase my feeling of well-being and help me manage my feelings and emotions; Social Responsibility: a. I can participate in classroom and group activities to improve the classroom, school, community, or natural world. b. I can demonstrate respectful and inclusive behaviour. c. I am aware of how others may feel and take steps to help them feel included

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