From debut novelist Jennifer Chiaverini comes The Quilter’s Apprentice, a delightful, timeless story of loyalty and friendship.

She, Sarah, had the power to do these things.

Empathy: The ability to be aware of and understand another persons feelings, thoughts or experiences.Tangled, anxious thoughts relaxed when she felt the fabric beneath her fingers and remembered that she was creating something beautiful enough to delight the eyes as well as the heart, something strong enough to defeat the cold of a Pennsylvania winter night.

Similarity: The qualities that make people alike.

These can include cultural background, age, appearance, religion, ability level etc.

Diversity: The differences between people.

Exclude/Exclusion: To deny someone access to or from a group, place or activity.

Include/Inclusion: To make someone part of a group, place or activity.

Complete the chart pictured below to discuss how it feels, looks and sounds to include someone vs excluding that person. Step 3: Talk about what it means to include someone vs.

What are some of the things that are the same between you and your friends? Do you all like the same games? Do you have some of the same types of pets?.

Do you have a friend at school who moves different from you? Maybe they use a wheeled mobility device, crutches or a walking brace.Is there anyone in the cafeteria that always brings a lunch to school that is different from yours?.Do you have a friend at school who speaks a different language at home other than English?.Do you have a friend at school who is from a different country?.You can use some of the following questions to prompt discussion: Step 2: Discuss some of the images in the story. If you do not have this story you can watch a read-a-loud video here. Step 1: Read the story, All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman. Combining this lesson with a beautifully illustrated children’s book is a great way to start the conversation! Directions: While we know you cannot visit the Museum right now, this at home lesson, targeted at kids PreK-2nd Grade will help children learn to empathize with a child or community member that maybe feeling exclude for one reason or another. Our Being Good Neighbors Zone is designed to get visitors to learn more about the diverse backgrounds of all people that make up our wonderful community through play. We know that these important life lessons can often be challenging to discuss on an age appropriate level. The first Play Zone in our Museum, Being Good Neighbors, is all about teaching these important lessons to our visitors. Senior Manager of Learning and Education Materials:ĭiversity, inclusion and empathy are all topics we strive to teach our children. Sanity Savers: All Are Welcome-Read along and Lesson

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