Congratulations to St Dominics National School in Tallaght, the winners of the Junior category in The Different Families, Same Love competition! 🎉
This was an amazing opportunity for primary school teachers to get their students thinking about inclusivity and acceptance of different types of families. Here are five teaching ideas/activities to get your students started:
1. Discussion groups: Have a class discussion or ask students to break into small groups to discuss what they know about different types of families. This could include same-sex parents, single parent families, blended families, etc.
2. Create a poster: Ask students to create a poster that celebrates the diversity of families. This could be a collage of family photos, artwork, drawings, or even a poem.
3. Read a book: Reading books about different types of families can be a great way to get students thinking about the topic. Ask students to discuss the characters and plot points that relate to different types of families.
4. Play a game: Board games or activities such as Candyland or Twister can be a great way to get students talking about different types of families.
5. Visit mash.ie: Mash.ie is a great resource for primary school teachers looking for more ideas and resources related to The Different Families, Same Love competition.
We hope these teaching ideas/activities help your students learn more about inclusivity and acceptance of different types of families! 🤗