Discussing Race
Lesson 2: Families Are Different (And The Same)

Lesson Goals

  • Notice diversity within and between families
  • Discuss different family structures

Lesson Description

Use the collage of family photos to spark conversations about how families, like people, are both similar and different.

Standards

Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Goal P-SE 6, Goal P-SE 9, Goal, P-SE 10, Goal P-SE 11, Goal P-LC 1, Goal P-LC 2, Goal P-LC 5, Goal P-LC 6, Goal P-LIT 

CT ELDS: SE.36.13, SE.48.12, SE.60.15, SE.36.7, SE.48.7, SE.60.9, SE.60.11, SE.36.9, SE.48.9, SE.60.11, SS.48.1, SS.60.1, L.36.5, L.48.5, L.60.5, L.36.7, L.48.7, L.48.11, L.36.14, L.48.13, L.48.15

Lesson Plan: Similarities & Differences

Play "Us Time" Song

Review Agreements

Discussion: Family Collage

Activity: Family Interview

Activity: Family Statistics

Closing Discussion: Families

Thank You: Share the Us Time Closing Song

Same – an identical type; exactly similar

Different – not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality

What You'll Need
Lesson Quick Links

Family Engagement Materials

From this lesson, you can share:
Reading List
Vocabulary
Suggested Letter to Send Home
Activities to Play At Home

Explore Other Us Time: Race & Racism Resources

Visit the Race Guide Website for Families