Who We Are
Kindergarten Classes at Makowski
Lines of Inquiry:
- Everyone is unique.
- Common attributes are the characteristics that create groups.
- My experiences shape who I am.
- I have both similarities and differences from my classmates.
Key Concepts:
Connection This unit is about looking at how we make connections with other people through similarities and differences. They will learn about each other and how we get along by finding similarities in our differences. | Perspective This unit focuses on the students uniqueness. The students will look at things that are the same and different about themselves and others. They will learn that they can still be friends even though they celebrate different holidays, have different religions or are different races. |
Connection
This unit is about looking at how we make connections with other people through similarities and differences. They will learn about each other and how we get along by finding similarities in our differences.
Related Concepts:
- Relationships
- Similarities
- Differences
- Opinion
- Uniqueness
Learner Profile:

Essential Questions:
- How do we stay safe and organized?
- Why is it important to be unique?
- How do our experiences shape who we are?
- In what ways are we alike with each other?
- In what ways are we different from each other?
- How do I describe myself?
Try these at home!
All About Me Book For Preschool and Kindergarten
33 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR KIDS SELF ESTEEM - (WATCH AT LEAST ONCE A DAY!) | SandZ Affirmations
"We Are All Alike, We Are All Different"
It's Okay to Be Different - a Read-Aloud with Todd Parr | NO SMALL MATTER