Unique and Special Lesson Plan Teacher Guide Unique & Special
Lesson Plan • Kindergarten
Total Time
30 MIN
OBJECTIVE
Students will understand that being different is okay and that everyone is unique and special in their own way.
MATERIALS
'It's Okay to Be Different' by Todd Parr
Crayons & Markers
'Special Me' Activity Sheet
'Being Different' Exit Ticket
WHY IT MATTERS
Fosters inclusivity and empathy from a young age. Helps students build a positive self-image and respect for others' differences, creating a safer classroom community.
The Procedure
1
Introduction (5 min)
Greet students in a circle.
Ask: "What makes you special?"
Encourage 3-4 students to share something they like about themselves.
Explain: Today we learn why being different is awesome!
2
Story Time (10 min)
Read 'It's Okay to Be Different'.
Pause to look at the colorful illustrations.
Ask: "How do you think they feel being different?"
Key Message: Everyone is unique and that's worth celebrating.
3
Creative Activity (10 min)
Special Me Art Session.
Hand out drawing paper and crayons.
Prompt: "Draw something that makes you special."
Allow time to share drawings with a partner or the class.
4 & 5
Closing & Exit (5 min)
Recap that different = interesting! Hand out the Exit Ticket for a quick check-in.
Unique and Special Presentation Slides 🌟
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Embracing Differences Together!
A BIG QUESTION...
"What is one thing that makes you YOU?"
Story Time!
Let's read
It's Okay to Be Different
by Todd Parr
Look at the bright colors and silly drawings!
Open Your Book!
Let's Talk About It
How did the characters feel in the story?
Which page was your favorite?
Is it okay to be different from your friends?
Why is it special that we are all different?
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Art Time!
Draw something that makes
YOU special!
Special Me Activity Sheet I Am Special!
Today's Date: ____________________
Name: __________________________
Draw a picture of something that makes you special and unique!
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"There is nobody in the world quite like you!"
Being Different Exit Ticket Exit Ticket
Being Different is Okay!
Name: ______________________
Draw or write ONE thing you learned about being different today:
How do you feel about being unique?
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Exit Ticket
Being Different is Okay!
Name: ______________________
Draw or write ONE thing you learned about being different today:
How do you feel about being unique?
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