You could use this book to introduce the topic of being different, then use the discussion cards as a follow-up activity. This will help children to understand the book's message in practice, teaching them that everyone in their class is different, but still friends. These We Are All Different Discussion Cards are a lovely way to get children talking about their similarities and differences, and celebrating them! There are 10 discussion cards altogether, each asking questions such as: For a helpful story about returning to school, try In It Together. Sensitively navigating themes like emotional wellbeing, the story will help create a more understanding environment. For young children, differences can be strange or unfamiliar, because it's unlike what they're used to. This is why it's important for them to understand that everyone they meet will be different and not always the same as they are. Some may not want to have kids because they just don’t see it as an important goal to have in life.

To consolidate teaching. Using a board to display key words, phrases, or content that you have been learning as a class can help reinforce your students’ knowledge and understanding. For example, if you notice there are certain topics that your pupils commonly struggle with, you could put up some handy posters to reinforce the correct information and help your class remember the key points.

Why should children learn that we are all different?

Use this PowerPoint as a great discussion tool to get children thinking and talking about all the wonderful ways in which we are different. This teaching presentation is great for providing children with the vocabulary they need to talk about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, such as words linked to eyes, hair, skin, families, hobbies and more. Is it true that we are all the same? Or are we all different? People seem to argue on this topic endlessly. Consider the following scenarios: She doesn’t like it when someone interferes in her personal life. Others may like it when you ask them about their relationships, but she gets very defensive. We’re all different you see. Showcasing your students’ work. A bright, colourful display board littered with your students’ work and art is a great way to showcase their fabulous efforts. Displays such as these are often changed and updated throughout the year, which adds to the interactive feel and shows the class’ progress as the year goes on. You can use this banner to emphasise the key elements of the topic, and to make your classroom display or role-play area that bit more lovely! This one in particular is great for starting to design your very own diversity display board. How can I create a diversity display board using this resource?

This resource is perfect to use during Disability Pride Month in July. Why should children learn that we are all different? We Are All Different: I Am Special Poem Worksheets - These worksheets encourage children to write a poem all about themselves. The worksheets include a variety of prompts and a word bank, helping children to write positively about themselves. All Are Welcome Here Muted Rainbow-Themed Poster - Promote positive thinking within your classroom and reinforce a feeling of belonging for your students with this amazing pastel poster.

Asking these questions will help children to get to know each other and learn that everyone is different and unique. This is a fantastic activity to do at the start of the school year or during an 'All About Me' topic, encouraging children to learn about each other and themselves. Each Twinkl Originals story comes with a collection of teaching resources to inspire cross-curricular learning. You can also join Twinkl's own children's book club (UK only) to have a printed book delivered to your door every half-term. This attention-grabbing ideas resource is designed to be used alongside the We Are All Different eBook.

One of the most important lessons to learn as a child is to embrace and celebrate our differences. Fostering a general atmosphere of kindness in your classroom not only helps children improve their social skills but also sets them up fantastically for the rest of their lives. Teaching children to be proud of their differences, whilst also being respectful towards others, can hopefully inspire them to be positive and kind people when they grow older. The boy who says he doesn’t want attention may have never gained attention. So he invents a new lie: ‘I don’t want attention’ to protect his ego. But when he does receive it, he behaves like most people.

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No two people are raised in exactly the same set of circumstances. So no two people have the same set of beliefs. These kinds of stories are used extensively as an entry point for early learners when it comes to literacy and learning how to read. This is because of the simplicity of their narratives, but also because they provide easy-to-follow morals at the end of each story too, teaching us valuable life lessons that can be applied to many aspects of our own lives. Perfect for an 'Ourselves' or 'All About Me' topic, this book will help children talk about themselves and others positively and respectfully. It looks at all the ways people are different, such as hair types, families, likes and dislikes, and shows children that these differences are to be celebrated.

Throughout our lives, we'll meet a wide range of people who are all different. Introducing children to this concept when they're young, and showing them that differences are something to be celebrated rather than looked down upon, will help children to become kinder and more empathetic. Use these beautiful photos to help children celebrate differences. This helpful set of reference images can be used as a great starting point for beginning a discussion on ways in which people are similar and different. Children can talk about themselves positively and share what makes them different from their classmates.This PowerPoint will help children to talk about difference positively and respectfully, focusing on all the wonderful things that make each person special and unique. Use this great resource alongside the Twinkl Originals book ' We Are All Different' or as part of your 'All About Me' topic. Take a look at the full range of additional resources to support this book, such as these We Are All Different Discussion Cards.