Its ok to be different is a book by todd parr that teaches lessons to kids about being true to yourself and having selfconfidence. After a shared reading of the text, students work in small groups to discuss and write down what makes them diverse. Oct 15, 20 its ok to be different activity to accompany the book by todd parr. Its okay to be different will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality, while learning acceptance of others and gaining selfconfidence. Parr the okay book combines rainbow colors, simple drawings and reassuring statements in this optimistic book. They loved sharing unique things about themselves and it quickly became one of the most read books in our classroom. Show the class the cover of its okay to be different. Its okay to make mistakes embraces lifes happy accidents, the mistakes and messups that can lead to self discovery. From the sensitive its okay to beadoptedthe accompanying illustration shows a kangaroo with a puppy in herpouch to the downright silly its okay to eat macaroni and cheese in thebathtub, kids of every shape, size, color, family makeup, and background willfeel included in this gentle, witty book. This childrens fiction book discusses the topic of being different.
Book summary illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are okay, such as its okay to be a different color, its okay to need some help, its okay to be adopted. Told with todd parrs signature wit and wisdom, its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Todd parrs bestselling books have reminded kids to embrace differences, to be thankful, to love one another, and to be themselves. Your students will make their own class book page to celebra. Its okay to be different by todd parr, 9780316043472, available at book. Elementary kids get creative with bullying prevention. Its okay to be different character unit teacher idea. Includes 6 questions for discussion before the lesson, a few vocabulary words for students to use during. Thirdgrader andrew english, the fair housing centers jr.
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are okay, such as its okay to be a different color, its okay to need some help, its okay to be. My favorite images are freckles, from different places, share, new things, different color, and dream big. The book has become a popular resource for teaching diversity and tolerance. Invite students to share what makes them unique and write their answers on the board. All about me books for preschool and kindergarten prek. Draw a picture of a person eating cake while other people at ice cream. More and more, diverse books are being published and. Begin reading the book, its okay to be different by todd parr. This is a lesson centered around todd parrs book its okay to be different. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will. The okay book by todd parr is a book about many things that are okay, including differences such as being short or dreaming big. Its ok to be different activity to accompany the book. Its okay to make mistakes by todd parr hardcover book.
Last year i made the its okay to be different class book with my kiddos and they did such a good job with it. Its ok to be different celebrates all those different qualities we have as individuals. Its okay to be different is such a bright and cheerful picture book. Its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format featuring todd parrs trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Its ok to be different celebrates all those different qualities we have as individuals that make us unique. This is a book with a special message written by todd parr. Its okay to be different books play therapy supply.
Finding childrens books that feature children with different abilities is a challenge. Its ok to be different todd parr extention activity. Have the children look at the cover of the book its okay to be different. Its okay to be different book oakville public library. Parrs unique, bright illustrations should appeal to young children and those who like simple and silly pictures.
Jot down their responses working toward the following definition. Reading this book aloud to little ones, and discussing the pictures and concepts is a great way to start kids on a lifetime of openly discussing. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including love the world, be who you are, the goodbye book, the family book, the i love you book, and its okay to be different. Its okay to be different todd parr classics parr, todd on. What are some ways the people in the book were different. Its okay to be different, by todd parr, illustrated by todd parr, published by little brown and company, publication date. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including the goodbye book, the family book, the i love you book, and its okay to be different.
Ask the children what they think the book will be about. Childrens literature parr wisely doesnt zero in on specifics, which would. Its okay to be different is a childrens book by todd parr. From the bestselling author todd parr comes a reassuring book about being who you are. Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are okay, such as its okay to be a different color, its okay to need some help, its okay to be adopted, and its okay to have a different nose. Use this venn diagram activity to celebrate differences. Its okay to be different by todd parr this book says its okay if you are missing a tooth or two, have a different nose, or even have no hair. Its okay to be a different kind of parent during the pandemic.
Todd parr picture books debuting in paperback this season, its okay to be different is. Whether youre adopted, wear glasses, or eat macaroni and cheese in the tub, its okay to be you. Told with todd parrs signature wit and wisdom, its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child. The book, its okay to be different by todd parr enhances the lesson, but you can complete the activity without it. These activities include reading, writing, art and computer skills and make a great bulletin board for first, second, third, and fourth grade classrooms. Its okay to be different is a colorful, playful celebration of these differences. Told with todd parrs signature wit and wisdom, its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format. What i like about me by allia zobel nolan this book celebrates what could make kids insecurefreckles, big ears, braces, and so forth. Deceptively simple in appearance, its ok to be different cleverly delivers its important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in. Its okay to be different by todd parr 2004, hardcover. See more ideas about todd parr, author studies, its okay.
Todd parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. Ask students to predict what the book will be about. Each page holds a fun cartoon character, and the reassurance that its okay tobe missing a tooth or two or three, be a different color, have wheels, say no to bad things. Its okay to be different by todd parr, 9780316043472, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Directed to very young audiences, the hourlong production entitled, its okay to be different stories by todd parr will be launched in 20202021. Ci350 its okay to be different book linkedin slideshare. Its okay to be different mermaid theatre of nova scotia. Its okay to be different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding and confidence in an accessible, childfriendly format featuring todd parrs trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes. Its okay to be different by todd parr, paperback barnes. Todd parr is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children, including the new york times bestsellers. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
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