|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
Families All Matter (FAM) Elementary uses high-quality children’s literature to create a learning environment where all children can experience academic, social, and emotional success. It prepares children for our increasingly diverse world by addressing themes that include race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, aging, adoption, immigration, gay and lesbian family members, divorce/break-ups, religion, aging, and disability. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Families All Matter—Elementary: |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
|
helps children understand the differences around them (visible and invisible) and become confident and respectful learners |
|
|
|
|
|
looks at the bias that underlies teasing and exclusion and enlists children as important players in the creation of safe and welcoming schools |
|
|
|
|
|
teaches kids how to do the right thing, stand up for each other, and create a caring community |
|
|
|
|
|
supports students’ positive self (and group) identities and builds problem-solving and communication skills |
|
|
|
|
|
prepares students for a rich cultural future as part of our global society |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alignment with Core Language Arts Standards |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
During the elementary years, teasing and bullying about differences escalates. Since this usually occurs when adults are not present, we enlist children themselves to take a stand to stop bias and bullying, whether directed at them or at another child. |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
The FAM-Elementary curriculum features carefully chosen books, discussion questions, and classroom activities that anchor critical thinking skills and provide for ongoing learning. FAM-Elementary aligns with language arts and social studies standards, and supports social-emotional, anti-bullying, and family engagement programs. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
“When reading to my daughter’s second grade classroom, tears came to my eyes when I saw the faces of two very shy little girls light up as they saw the cover of the book I was reading, The Best Eid Ever. Like the girl in the picture, they wore hijabs. When it came to the discussion questions, these two girls—who hadn’t raised their hands once in previous sessions, waved their hands in the air with big smiles on their faces. I know this day was important for all the children in this class.”
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
—Parent, EXPO elementary, St. Paul, MN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
