How YOU Can Help Introduction Playhouse Representative Bio and Picture Introduce the words accepting generous and kind What do these words mean This can be an easy cooperative group activity using large chart paper and drawing supplies Divide the paper into 4 sections Ask qu ID: 1045897
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1. Building A #GenerationG Community!How YOU Can Help.
2. Introduction: Playhouse Representative Bio and Picture
3. Introduce the words accepting, generous and kind. What do these words mean? This can be an easy cooperative group activity using large chart paper and drawing supplies. Divide the paper into 4 sections. Ask questions like…What does acceptance look likeWhat does the opposite of acceptance look likeUse acceptance in a sentenceOther options for discussion can include: definition, synonyms, antonyms, connections, etc. Depending on the age group. Conversation Starters
4. What is GiGi’s Playhouse?
5. What is Down syndrome?Down syndrome occurs when there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome.
6. What does that mean?It means people with Down syndrome have a little extra!
7. 4 Challenges a person with Down syndrome may face. Hypotonia (low muscle tone)This means that is will take extra work to get their muscles warmed up and working. Cognitive ImpairmentThis means it will take our friends a little longer to learn, but with hard work everyone is capable to learn!Career LimitationsSometimes people do not believe that people with Down syndrome can do a good job. AcceptancePeople with Down syndrome face discrimination because of lack of understanding.
8. More Alike Than Different!Quick Video Break!
9. I Can.I Will.Individuals with Down syndrome can and will lead fulfilling lives.They can read!They can have friends and relationships!They can have jobs!They can be happy!They can teach us new things!
10. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has” - M.MeadeYou can be the change!
11. What does it mean to be different?Do you have brown hair? Green eyes? Are you left-handed?
12. What is#GenerationG is simply a decision to be better every day.Be Accepting.Be Generous. Be Kind.?
13. How can you choose to be better?Say hi to a new friend?Invite someone who is alone to play or eat lunch with you
14. When everybody plays, we all win!Microsoft is Accepting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YISTzpLXCY
15. Be Accepting.What does it mean to be accepting?Ask your parents if you can have a few friends over after school and invite someone who is a little different than you!
16. What does it mean to be generous?Did someone compliment your favorite toy? Let them borrow it for a little while so they can enjoy it too!Be Generous.
17. What does it mean to be kind?Does your teacher have his/her hands full? Open the door for them or ask if you can give them a hand!Be Kind.
18. Are you ready to take the acceptance pledge and join the #GenerationG community?iacceptyou.org
19. I Promise to be #GenerationG. I will make a conscious decision to be better every day. I will be Accepting. I will be Generous. I will be Kind.
20. Questions?