Yesterday we observed Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday and classrooms are buzzing this week with "I Have A Dream" sentiments. I absolutely love having conversations with my little first graders about diversity and how we can change the world...one small step at a time.
I most definitely want to keep the momentum going this month with a strong focus on fairness, equality, and courage so I created a new unit on another heartfelt hero that our kids can definitely appreciate!

I grew up with Ruby Bridges as my role model.

I grew up with Ruby Bridges as my role model.
I still get butterflies when I hear her name mentioned in conversations. Meeting her in person is on my bucket list.
I want to give my first graders a better understanding of Ruby and her historical significance and this little unit is definitely going to help me do that.
Before we read about Ruby, we will ask a few questions-
We will also brainstorm and infer-
Then we will follow our daily close reading routine throughout the remainder of the week-

Sample Vocabulary Poster from the unit:
Ruby had a nickname: "Ruby the Brave!"
I plan on having the kids use that topic to write about their new learning.
I also want to use our inferring lesson on "building bridges" to springboard another writing session. I thought this image was awesome to spotlight our message on diversity!
Let's have a giveaway!
Before we read about Ruby, we will ask a few questions-
We will also brainstorm and infer-
Then we will follow our daily close reading routine throughout the remainder of the week-
Sample Vocabulary Poster from the unit:
Ruby had a nickname: "Ruby the Brave!"
I plan on having the kids use that topic to write about their new learning.
I also want to use our inferring lesson on "building bridges" to springboard another writing session. I thought this image was awesome to spotlight our message on diversity!
Let's have a giveaway!
Who is your hero?
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I will pick a few winners later this week!
I will pick a few winners later this week!
Can't wait? Click on the image above to purchase my unit from my TPT store.
Here's to teachers ALWAYS making a difference!
XOXO,
XOXO,