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Same and Different

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A take on "If You're Happy and You Know It" opens a lesson plan about similarities and differences. Scholars speak in-depth on the unique characteristics that make up their classroom. The teacher or counselor records responses. Class members reflect on their discussion.

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Concepts

same and different, similarities, similarities and differences, similarity, differences, friendship, peers, social awareness, social-emotional learning, emotional development, respect, kindness

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Perform the dance dring brain breaks to refresh the mind and body while reminding pupils of the lesson's objective
Use a Venn diagram to highlight the similarities and differences between peers
Highlight each response and celebrate it, encourage learners to brainstorm ways they can champion interests that they may not share

Classroom Considerations

This lesson is the second of three in a series all about friendship

Pros

Develops the social and emotional learning competency, social awareness
The song gets participants up and moving

Cons

None

Common Core

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