Same but different book activities

Its a picture book that will inspire research, pen pals, and learning about other. Story time and whole group previously mentioned book this is the time that you will read the book same, same but different in front of the class. Same, same but different culture and read aloud activities tpt. These two pen pals realize that their lives are more alike than they thought. They describe how they live with their families, in towns and cities, and what they learn in school. Discuss different animals from same, same but different or from the same, same, but different related books list e. See more ideas about preschool, diversity activities and multicultural activities. Macmillan lesson ideas for same, same but differentv by jenny sue kosteckishaw, winner of the south asia book award for childrens and young adult literature. Learners gain insight into what can happen when other people do not like a persons difference through the main character in the book used, something else by kathryn cave. Based on the bestselling book and the movie of the equivalent name, the same kind of different as me, invites people into an improbable friendship and a lesson of love. I used this book as an anchor in a family themed kindergarten social studies unit. Student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. Taking a positive approach to differences, this book shows the two cultures side by side and highlights their diversity.

Same and different are two concepts that can be tricky for young children to fully understand. Same, same but different, by jenny sue kosteckishaw ekos. This is also a great time to introduce the vocabulary cards and post them on the math word wall. Kids wings acitvities for same, same but different by. Although todays kids usually communicate through texting or email, elliot from the united states and kailash from india use pictures and a few simple sentences to exchange information about their. Same, same but different jenny sue kosteckishaw macmillan. This set includes 18 same and different worksheets suitable for kindergarten level. Employing a firstperson point of view that switches between moore and hall in its chapters, the book tells the radicallydifferent life stories of the two menmoore spent most of his adult years being homeless or in. Same, same but different this book is awesome because.

The same, same but different printable extension activities for educators provides project based. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. In same, same but different elliot and kailash draw pictures of their worlds for one another. After you read same, same but different ask your child if they would like to write a litter to a penpal. Begin the lesson by introducing the book two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. For some of the activities you will want to read aloud the book. Books can be both a mirror where a child can see their own lives reflected as well as a window to outside worlds and experiences and same, same but different is a wonderful example of both. Same and different worksheets for kids check out our collection of preschool curriculum worksheets that are perfect for helping kids learn and practice the concepts of same and different. Yhba picture book committee title activity form, last revised 2012 3 how are you the same different from kailash. Old tracks, new tricks, by jessica petersen is a new book recently published about old train tracks who learn how to do new tricks. Same and different worksheets for kids all kids network. See more ideas about preschool activities, preschool and preschool math. Inside the outline include drawings andor words to show personal interests, families, lives, pets, etc.

From storybook lessons to math centers, these activities have it all. This is an activity to go with the book, the crayon box that talked by shane derolf. The kids wings 10page activity guide for same, same but different by jenny. Worksheets kindergarten other activities same different. Same kind of different as me summary and study guide. Sep 24, 2016 when i teach my kindergarten students about diversity, i begin by giving them language they can use to understand differences and communicate with one another with respect. Through bright and vibrant illustrations, koesteckishaw details the unique features of each childs culture. Proceed to reading the story two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same same but different read aloud childrens books. Link your experience to no more than four situations that occurred within the text. Learn the meaning of same and different print out these free worksheets to help you kids learn the concepts of same and different.

Activity ideas from raising a reader created by raising a reader. Wonderful book about differences and similarities throughout the world. This activity focuses on finding the different ocean animal in a. Comparisons, diversity, friendship, multiculturalism, and pen pals. Same and different this may seem like basic knowledge, however, there are many children that learn this skill through everyday activities. After the storytelling lesson, it is time to get learners engaged with a book.

Same but different, by holly robinson peete, gives great firstperson insight into the life of a boy with autism and the people closest to him. Educating culturally and linguistically diverse students. When your students learn the vocabulary and concept of looking for attributes, they understand the goal of the lesson. Same, same but different book companion with interactive notebook and lapbook activities with ela informational text test prep passage. The same, same but different printable community coordinator guide is designed to be used with. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. First grade human systems strand 7 the crayon box that talked by shane dewolf students will complete this activity to recognize the diversity within the classroom and to address that everyone is different, and that is okay.

Students are shown groups of 4 objects and are asked to circle the objects that are the same and cross out those that are different. Same, same but different written and illustrated by jenny sue kosteckishaw. What is the difference between pen pals and picture pals. Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw. Jot down their responses working toward the following definition. Exercises cover same and different objects, shapes and words. They learn that there is no such thing as boy colors, activities, and things, and there is no such thing as girl colors, activities and things.

Kindergarten same and different worksheets and activities. In the story, old tracks, new tricks, children will get new ideas for ways to use train tracks. Exploring same and different in a preschool world in our classroom, where i work as a member of the teaching team as a speechlanguage pathologist, we try to build on childrens knowledge and experiences. Throughout the book koesteckishaw repeats the popular saying from southeast asia, same, same, but different. It is important to pause and reiterate certain pages, reading it thoughtfully and thoroughly.

Worksheets kindergarten other activities same vs different objects. They are pen pals through their schools and explain to each other their daily lives. The title of this beautifully illustrated book comes from a popular saying in nepal. I made a set of picture cards out of halved index cards. When students are comfortable giving compliments, continue the activity by. We read the book chesters way and came up with three super simple activities to do that taught the concept of alike and different. Same, same but different, is a great book about two different boys from different sides of the worlds. The same, same but different printable guide for parents and families provides handson activities. Imaginationbased mindfulness activities to calm yourself, build independence, and connect with others the instant help solutions series irene mchenry. Discussion questions and curriculum activities same. Give students the opportunity to share with body maps with each other and discuss how they are similar and different from their classmates. The same and different donut game is a preschool activity to practice identifying objects that are the alike and not alike. A pair of socks is the perfect book for this lesson. We all live in different homes, but they provide us with the same things.

Kids compare donuts based on shape, color and combinations of shape and color. These cards focus on comparing rectangles with the same perimeter but different areas ccss 3. Same, same but different printables, classroom activities. Inspired by this book, and many other stories about various family relationships, students wrote to grandparents, received and shared replies of their own accord, chanting same, same but different.

Sorting by same and different attributes is a must in early childhood classrooms. On each card are two items from the same category e. Toddler approved teaching alike and different with chester. How are they the same how are they different activity cards. Chesters way is a sweet book about two friends named chester and wilson that do everything. Same, same but different printables, classroom activities, teacher. Same and different activity weve been working on a new concept lately the concept of same and different. Debrief the activity and tie it in to similaritiesdifferences and students. The next lesson takes begins by reading the book same, same but different by. Explain to them that we are all different, or not the same.

If you liked same kind of different as me you may also like other books in our nonfiction category. Same same but different read aloud childrens books duration. This month we are enjoying books by kevin henkes as part of our summer virtual book club for kids. Apr 25, 2010 the series includes alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes, same and different, ready for school, and beginning soundseverything your child needs to get a jump start on preschool. They both have pets, they both like to climb trees, and they both go to school. This activity looks at how items are the same and how they are different. Same vs different objects worksheets for preschool. While their worlds may look different, they are also much the same. This activity will support categories, vocabulary development, links between words and the concepts of same and different.

Ask students to predict what the book will be about. About same, same but different same, same but different. Jan 21, 2012 learners are encouraged to think about how people are all different and that difference is something to celebrate. Before reading story, ask the students if they know what the word difference means. Use all year in centers or stations, or as group work. Working in exuberantly detailed spreads with a playful sense of proportion and perspective, she immerses readers in her heroes worlds, showing them as confident navigators of even the. Today i read aloud same same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw. Coloring and fillin with same and different printables coloring and fillin directions with same and different printables. This same and different workbook contains coloring and matching activities to give your child lots of practice with the concept of same and different. Each student will understand that people everywhere have different types of homes around the world.

Lessons from the same kind of different as me l how to love. We have different colors of hair, eyes, skin, and cultures. Same kind of different as me 2006 is a memoir written by denver moore and ron hall, with the assistance of lynn vincent. Lesson ideas for same, same but differentv by jenny sue kosteckishaw, winner of the south asia book award for childrens and young adult literature. This book outlines the variety of ways people can be different from each other including hair color, size, language, and family. In the various worksheets, kids are asked to recognize the picture, shapes and words that are either the same as another or different from the rest of a group. Thanks for posting this will be a great project for martin luther king activity. This book is part of the read for success collection. Same but different is a powerful routine for use in math classrooms.

Begin reading the book, its okay to be different by todd parr. Juvenile realistic fiction picture book subject and themes. May 30, 20 all kinds of children diverse culture story book for kids multicultural follow along reading book duration. Based upon a book you have just read, share a story about yourself that is related to an event or character that was in the book. This resource includes a pdf plus jpgs of individual cards. Visual discrimination skills help children identify letters and numbers, as well as distinguish the difference between similar letter shapes such as p, q, b, d, and number shapes such as 3 and 8, 6 and 9. Toddler approved teaching alike and different with. The picture book for grades k3, features colorful, full layout illustrations to expand the sparce text on each page. Same, same but different is kosteckishaws refrain, but what keeps it from being saccharine or pedestrian are her terrific naif, mixedmedia pictures. Same and different printables, worksheets, and lessons. On the first page, the teacher writes picture pals on the board.

Discussion questions and curriculum activities same, same. Kids wings acitvities for same, same but different by jenny sue. Here are three activities that slowly increase in difficulty. To view books in process, and to suggest new books, go to books in process. Now it is time to get the learners engaged with a fun activity. Put the students answers on the tchart or venn diagram and discuss the findings with the.

Each student will understand that people everywhere have different. The images can be used for teaching a way of thinking. Same and different activity books same different pages. Elliot lives in america, and kailash lives in india. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. The activities are great as practice to compare and find things, patterns or pictures that are the same or different in a group. Its ok to be different by todd parr the author explores sensitive issues such as adoption and unusual things such as eating macaroni in the bathtub, but manages to explore diversity in all forms. Talk about how elliot and kailash are the same and how they are different. Using the book, same same but different, have students help you make a tchart or venn diagram on a smart board or on an overhead projector and camera. The books illustrations show how the two boys live similar lives just in different places. Show the class the cover of its okay to be different. This space same and different game will help preschool and kindergarten children practice visual discrimination skills. The book gives an accurate description of what a day in the life might be but also touches upon larger concerns, as a child comes into adulthood.

Have the children look at the cover of the book its okay to be different. Ask the children what they think the book will be about. Working in exuberantly detailed spreads with a playful sense of proportion and perspective, she immerses readers in her heroes worlds, showing them as confident navigators of even the busiest landscapes. Below are 6 of our kindergarten worksheets on same and different. The kids wings 10page activity guide for same, same but different by jenny sue kostecikishaw reinforces information in the book about how pen pals discover that india is similar to and different from the united states. In my book, same, same, but different, you meet two boys who live on opposite sides of world elliot lives. It is probably best done in the form of a written recount. Use art supplies colored pencils, colored tissue paper, crayons, markers, or. Learners are encouraged to think about how people are all different and that difference is something to celebrate. Text to self is a great opportunity for students to become introspective. The author explores sensitive issues such as adoption and unusual things such as eating macaroni in the bathtub, but manages to explore diversity in all forms. Here is a counting printable and more activities to go with the book. We are all different reinforces multicultural and antibias learning and appreciation.