Develops communication and analytic skills while students attend to the details of each fun picture. Students come to realize that people have some universal characteristics. Same, same but different, by jenny sue kosteckishaw ekos. Im vanessa, a prek teacher with more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw. When you hear the words im bored be prepared with any of these activities.
Throughout the book koesteckishaw repeats the popular saying from southeast asia, same, same, but different. Same, same but different by jen sue kosteckishaw by. This is a great book that talks about and has pictures of what a family is, different kinds of families around the world, families without a dad or a mom, traditional families, families of people who may not be. This is a great book to show that cultural differences exist, but people are still the same. See more ideas about book activities, activities and preschool books. Jan 08, 2018 checkin on the otherhand, is different than booking activities. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Its always story time with childrens books at woohoo storytime. How teens today are different from past generations. This story explores how everyone in the neighborhood is a different shade of brown from peanut butter to chocolate and does a great job of subtly explaining that people are all different shades of the same color. 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. The author, bobbi kates, utilizes text in order to pinpoint the things that we all have in common our noses are used to smell as well as those things that make us different our noses are different shapes, sizes, and colors. Kids wings acitvities for same, same but different by jenny sue. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar.
Give students 3 of the same objects 3 yellow crayons and 1 different object stapler. Besides, using different texts means students will be able to advertise great books to one another. Diversity activities teach young children to respect and celebrate the differences in. Same, same but different this book is awesome because. Tiered activities can help you discover students levels because students will usually choose. Show the class the cover of its okay to be different.
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 various internet sites, the book frog and toad are friends, classification and writing activities, students will be able to. Same, same but different printables, classroom activities, teacher. The world was a different place in 1946, when highlights magazine was first published. Be the first to ask a question about same, same but different. Frogs and toads are different but still friends written by.
About same, same but different same, same but different by. Lesson ideas for same, same but differentv by jenny sue kosteckishaw, winner of the south asia book award for childrens and young adult literature. Telling the same story differently levy innovation. Same, but little bit diffrent told in the stunning collage artwork for which kylie dunstan is acclaimed, the story is related by a child living in a southern city and her friend normie, who lives in the top end. Again, we were talking on the phone at the same time to coordinate pats. This story is one of the 2014 illinois monarch nominees. Through an inviting pointofview and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends. This book outlines the variety of ways people can be different from each other.
This is a great activity to help students understand that we are all different. Jot down their responses working toward the following definition. The books illustrations show how the two boys live similar lives just in different places. Same and different worksheets, activity sheets for kids. Same, same but different edu 320 childrens literature. Since my 3 year old has grandparents in india, this was a nice way to see.
For some of the activities you will want to read aloud the book. Same page but a different book so much more in common if youd only look one god whatever name he took only matters when it comes to war what are we, what are we, what are we fighting for. Educating culturally and linguistically diverse students. Same, same but different, is a great book about two different boys from different sides of the worlds. Activity ideas from raising a reader created by raising a reader. I used this book as an anchor in a family themed kindergarten social studies unit. Same, same but different kindle edition by kosteckishaw. Through bright and vibrant illustrations, koesteckishaw details the unique features of each childs culture. My friend normie comes from there, and he says, things are different to what you might see in the city. An mba graduate of texas christian university, he and his wife beth divide their time between dallas, new york, and their brazos river ranch near fort worth. Ask them to pick out the object that does not belong. Ron hall is an international art dealer whose long list of regular clients includes many celebrity personalities. Ron hall has dedicated much of the last ten years of his life to speaking on behalf of, and raising money for, the homeless.
Simple twist on classic activity takes it to a new level of productivity. Put the students answers on the tchart or venn diagram and discuss the findings with the. Learning about different cultural aspects offers new experiences for children. Students work in pairs or teams on opposite sides of a barrier to discover whats the same and whats different between 2 carefully illustrated pictures.
Elliot lives in america, and kailash lives in india. A few years ago, matt madden wrote and illustrated a book of cartoons called, 99 ways to tell a story. In this activity, students explore and appreciate the various similarities we all share. Same and different these exciting downloadable worksheets are vital for your child to get exercise of same and different things.
Student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. Feb 02, 2018 if two people have completely different relaxation styles, it will be very challenging to make a relationship work. Prince same page, different book lyrics metrolyrics. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Same, same but different by jen sue kosteckishaw by michelle. This multicultural sesame street book depicts how we are the same and how we are different.
Talk about how elliot and kailash are the same and how they are different. She worked for eleven years as a writer and editor at the national news biweekly world magazine and is a u. In her latest picture book, jenny sue koesteckishaw shows us that we are more similar to one another than. After reading the book, ask students to share their thoughts and ideas about what. K 3 through various activities, students in grades k 3 are allowed to explore human feelings, theirs and other peoples. See more ideas about todd parr, author studies, its okay. The context was in an essay called samesame, but different on the japan times website one indochinese term we all learned was the saying samesame, but different. Overview of we are the samewe are different team members.
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. If you dont own the book you can find a read aloud version on youtube. Accoridng to caitlin bergstein, a bostonbased matchmaker with three day rule. This fall themed worksheet will help teach kids to recognize things that are the same. If you have students read different books on the same topic, theyll be able to bring a variety of ideas and perspectives to their discussions. Same, same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw goodreads. A man, working on his laptop, gets up and heads towards the kitchen. The 15 incompatible qualities that end relationships. Ask students to predict what the book will be about. They both have pets, they both like to climb trees, and they both go to school.
The kids wings 10page activity guide for same, same but different by jenny sue kosteciki shaw. Putting same things as groups helps the child to realize and exclaim, i am same as my sisterbrother and different from kittens and puppies. Same page different book same page different book same page different book only matters when it comes to war what are we, what are we, what are we fighting. Dont worry, though were still the same trusted childrens magazine in the most important ways. It might just look like four words that contradict each other, but this one phrase perfectly described our experiences. This is a class book sheet designed in microsoft word.
Overview of we are the same we are different team members. Did you like it more or less than other books in the same genre. Ask students to choose the shoe that does not match. No matter how different others might seem, it is important to realize that humans have many more similarities than difference. About same, same but different same, same but different. Is the book different in any way from the books you usually read. These two pen pals realize that their lives are more alike than they thought. Elliot and kailash explore their similarities and differences, concluding that their lives are different, different but the same. The context was in an essay called same same, but different on the japan times website. Same, same but different extension activities for educators. Comparisons, diversity, friendship, multiculturalism, and pen pals.
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. The pictures are fun and it is a book we all enjoy reading. Students can discuss ways they think that they are the same as children from other countries and cultures. One indochinese term we all learned was the saying same same, but different. The kids wings 10page activity guide for same, same but different by jenny sue kostecikishaw.
The fun fall theme makes it a great preschool worksheet and you can view and print your copys by click the image or link below. Sep, 2011 the title, also used as a refrain throughout the book, is a popular saying in india and nepal, heard by kosteckishaw when she traveled there. Through these activities students will explore ways to deepen their content knowledge while making connections to the text. The same, same but different printable extension activities for educators provides project based lessons for whole, small or independent learning groups. Discussion questions and curriculum activities same. Juvenile realistic fiction picture book subject and themes. Lynn vincent is the new york times bestselling writer of heaven is for real and same kind of different as me. The author or coauthor of ten books, lynn has sold 12 million copies since 2006. Same, same but different culture and read aloud activities tpt. Easy set up and play, each book includes instruction, black line.
Today i read aloud same same but different by jenny sue kosteckishaw. Dec 14, 2017 if the book is already a movie, are you happy with the representation. 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. Same, same but different this is a common phrase used in india.
Stop once or twice during the reading to discuss the text and pictures. This book outlines the variety of ways people can be different from each other including. Learning the concept of things that are the same is an important one for preschool age children. They are pen pals through their schools and explain to each other their daily lives. Same, same but different printables, classroom activities. Same, same but different is kosteckishaws refrain, but what keeps it from being saccharine or pedestrian are her terrific naif, mixedmedia pictures. The experts at highlights still know how to keep kids motivated with fun while they are learning and. Teen life on the autism express holly robinson peete, ryan elizabeth peete, and rj peete.
Arrange 1 pair of shoes and 1 shoe from the second pair in a row. Using the book same, same but different, and the technology of the internet, we are diving into a plethora of lesson ideas and opportunities to expand kindergartners minds about their own world, and the world of others. This book is part of the read for success collection. The author, bobbi kates, utilizes text in order to pinpoint the things that we all have in common our noses are used to smell as well as those things that make us different. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Highlights magazine the original kids magazine subscription. In nepal and india, authorillustrator kosteckishaw learned the saying same, same but different to compare cultures, and the boys use it throughout the book as they learn about each others families, abodes, schools, alphabets kailashs is hindi, yet not identified as such, and ways of greeting. Its a picture book that will inspire research, pen pals, and learning about other cultures. Here at prek pages, im committed to helping teachers just like you teach better, save time, and live more by providing you with everything you need to create a fun and engaging learning environment, lesson plans, and activities for your little learners. In it, he tells a single story 99 times in 99 different ways. A friend of mine asked what same same but different meant. Jan 21, 2012 learners are encouraged to think about how people are all different and that difference is something to celebrate. A great sidebyside story of a us child and an indian childs daybyday activities and experiences. Discussion questions and curriculum activities same, same.
Here, there are few cars and still too much traffic. While their worlds may look different, they are also much the same. He is the writer and producer of the paramount pictures film, same kind of different as me. Fall worksheet things that are the same all kids network. The book concludes by eliot and kailish writing to each other were best friends even though we live in two different worlds.
We are all similar and different teaching tolerance. Since my 3 year old has grandparents in india, this was a nice way to see how things are different in india and where baba grew up compared to his own experiences. Pam argotsinger irving elementary, waterloo community schools. How does this book compare to other books youve read. 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.
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