Objective:
Students will develop social awareness by creating squares that represent their unique identities, which will be assembled into a diversity blanket. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Demonstrate social awareness by recognizing and appreciating the diversity within their class. Show empathy and cultural competence by creating symbols that represent their unique identities. Enhance their collaborative work skills by contributing to the assembly of the diversity blanket.
Materials Needed
Square pieces of fabric or construction paper (8x8 inches)
Markers, crayons, and fabric paint
Needles and thread or glue (for fabric)
Display board or large sheet for the blanket
Scissors and fabric glue
Lesson
Lesson Plan:
Introduction (5 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Explain social awareness and the value of diversity. Discuss how our differences make us unique and strong.
Discussion Points:
What is social awareness?
Why is diversity important?
Examples of diversity in our community.
Creating Squares (20 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Distribute materials and explain how to create a square that represents their unique identity. Encourage creativity and self-expression.
Activity: Students create squares using markers, crayons, and fabric paint, incorporating symbols that represent their culture, interests, and values.
Assembly (5 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Guide students in attaching the squares to create a blanket. Sew the squares together if using fabric, or glue them onto a large sheet if using paper.
Activity: Students work together to assemble the blanket, helping each other as needed.
Gallery Walk (5 minutes):
Teacher’s Role: Organize a gallery walk where the completed blanket is displayed.
Activity: Students walk around and view each other’s squares, asking questions and making connections with their peers.
Discussion Points: What did you learn about your classmates? How do you feel about sharing your own square?
Assessment:
Observe student participation in creating squares and assembling the blanket.
Evaluate the creativity and effort put into the squares.
Note students’ engagement during the gallery walk and discussion.