Title: Everyone Matter: A First Look at Respect for Others
Author: Pat Thomas
Illustrator: Lesley Harker
Grade Level: Preschool - Second Grade
Summary:
The book, Everyone Matters
teaches children about respect. The book explains to children that respect is a
little word but has a big meaning. This book defines respect as valuing people
as much as we value ourselves. It teaches children to treat everyone equally
even if they may look differently. The book encourages children to focus on
similarities you may have with people opposed to the differences. Everyone
Matters also discusses that there are some types of respect that each
person must earn for himself or herself. Telling the truth, keeping promises,
and being polite can earn this respect. People may be different in many ways
but being respectful of others is always the right thing to do. Everyone
Matters shares with children that you may disagree with someone but you
must always stop and think about their point of view and why they are thinking
that way. Everyone has an equal right to his or her opinion. The book has
great point, and teaches great lessons. Everyone Matters states that for
both children and adults must practice and work on respect daily. Having
respect for others will make the world a better place.
Element
2:
Element two, respect for other is an element that
strengthens intercultural competence. The book Everyone Matters demonstrates and teachers
about respect for others, which supports element two. This book uses the
definition of respect and breaks it down for children to understand. The author
relates the meaning to things that children understand and deal with on a daily
basis. The illustrations show all different types of children and demonstrates
them all playing together. The book teaches children that every one is equal,
and respect is not just being nice. “Most of the differences between human
beings are one we can see with our eyes. What makes us alike are the things we
feel in our hearts.” This quote really supports element number two.
Activity:
It is very important that children are taught about respect and equality at an early age. The earlier they learn this the more it will become a reality throughout their lives. As a teacher you have the opportunity to help mold these children and make an impact in the world. This book would be my first choice when teaching a lesson on respect. I would have the class come together and have a read-aloud of Everyone Matters. I would have interactive reading to involve the children. I would ask them questions before, during, and after I read the book aloud. After we read I would have the kids discuss what respect means to them and how they would show others respect. I would assign them to come up with their own individual way to show respect and encourage them to do this act of respect. I would send home a worksheet with the assignment on it so the parents know what we are discussing in class and can reinforce the lesson at home.
It is very important that children are taught about respect and equality at an early age. The earlier they learn this the more it will become a reality throughout their lives. As a teacher you have the opportunity to help mold these children and make an impact in the world. This book would be my first choice when teaching a lesson on respect. I would have the class come together and have a read-aloud of Everyone Matters. I would have interactive reading to involve the children. I would ask them questions before, during, and after I read the book aloud. After we read I would have the kids discuss what respect means to them and how they would show others respect. I would assign them to come up with their own individual way to show respect and encourage them to do this act of respect. I would send home a worksheet with the assignment on it so the parents know what we are discussing in class and can reinforce the lesson at home.
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