This week the K's have been learning lots about the Civil Rights Movement. We've used these discussions to connect to our current theme of Community: How do communities make change? Why do communities change? How can we help our communities?
One lesson focused on the role food played in building community and strengthening bonds throughout the fight for equality. This notion is perfect for helping young students like kindergartners find a connection to the almost mythical figures they learn about, like MLK Jr. Students realize: Hey! I eat food too! Food makes me feel stronger too! In one story, Child of the Civil Rights Movement, the narrator talks about how her family was not allowed into many restaurants, so they usually had organizers and activists over their house for dinner before marches and protests. We read this part and reflected on the types of foods that bring comfort and strength to us. Then, we drew our images and shared them with each other.
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About MichelleMichelle has been a part of the Summers-Knoll community since 2015. Before teaching Kindergarten, Michelle taught 3rd and 4th grade. Archives
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