Through appealing vignettes and songs, this workshop is designed to show children how to accept and respect differences. Differences in abilities, likes and dislikes, and differences in culture are highlighted. Youngsters are shown that being different can be both exciting and positive.
Miss Landers is a teacher who uses a wheelchair to get around. On the first day of school many of her students are surprised and a bit uncomfortable. She assures them that the best way to understand someone who is different is to ask them questions.
Nicole and Caitlin feel strange around their new neighbor Shau-Shing because she speaks no English. Once they decide to learn about Chinese culture and master a few words in Chinese, they find that what makes Shau-Shing different is also what makes her such an interesting person.
Children are shown that when they treat others the way they would like to be treated themselves, they will always be acting respectfully. Pauses at key points in the video offer extensive opportunities for children to participate in activities and role-plays that will reinforce and extend their understanding.
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