In this lesson, students will  demonstrate their understanding of acceptance by developing a creative narrative that demonstrates the core theme of acceptance. The lesson includes a video clip, storyboard template, and rubric. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine, The Parallel book, and students’ research and perceptions of the concept.

In this lesson, students learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the books, Playing for Change by Kelly Brown and The Parallel by Carl Erskine, as well as the Special Olympics video clip, Acceptance, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, the students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom.

Students will use various math skills and standards to complete a baseball-themed lesson. The main topics of this lesson include percentages, rates, and geometry.

In this lesson, students will learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the book, Playing for Change, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom. 

In this lesson, students will learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the book, Playing for Change, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom. 

In this lesson, students will identify similarities and differences between themselves and a partner to help break down barriers. Students will explore the power of accepting others and connect what they learn to create an acceptance campaign.

In this lesson, students will compare inclusive and prejudicial behaviors. Additionally, students will identify how they can be positive toward their peers and utilize inclusive behaviors.

In this lesson, students learn why it is important to have personal values. Students will identify a list of core values and discuss how to bring these values into their everyday life and communities.

In this lesson, students will learn about their classmates and teacher in a way that builds community and cohesiveness in the learning environment. Using the book, Playing for Change, students will discuss differences in the characters who were accepted and those who were not. In pulling these elements out of the plot, students will then identify differences in themselves that possibly relate to others in the classroom. 

In this lesson, students will discuss, collaborate, and complete an activity to learn how to show empathy toward others.

In this lesson, students will analyze character traits using the book, Playing for Change, by Kelly Brown. As an extension, students will identify positive character traits in themselves and others.

In this lesson, students will recognize acts of kindness in their classroom community. They will then demonstrate these actions by competing in a kindness bingo activity.

In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of loyalty through discussion with their classmates. An optional public service announcement activity is provided. This lesson is based on a video about Carl Erskine’s core leadership topic of loyalty and his book, The Parallel.

In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of loyalty through discussion with their peers. This lesson is based on a video about the friendship between Carl Erskine and his friend, Johnny Wilson.

In this lesson, students will work together in a least restrictive environment to promote friendship and collaboration.

In this lesson, students will take action to demonstrate kindness to others in their school community. Additionally, students will use basic math skills of skip counting and/or multiplication to tally their actions.

In this lesson, students investigate non-profits that serve a local or global need. They conduct a web quest on a specific non-profit, answer worksheet questions, and then develop a presentation for a mock donor. This lesson is meant to be cross-curricular, intending students to select a non-profit covering a topic being studied in another course. Examples include food scarcity, lack of clean water, or cultural norms ignoring girls’ education.

In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of perseverance by reviewing the lives and actions of significant figures facing hardships requiring perseverance. The lesson includes a graphic organizer and an exit ticket. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine and perseverance, The Parallel book, and students’ research and perceptions of the concept. 

In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of respectfulness through discussion with their classmates. An optional infographic activity is provided. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine and the respect he showed others.