Gender Differences: A Journey of Self-Discovery
At Ela Green School , we believe that every child is unique and should be celebrated for who they are. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we recently had a lesson on gender differences. The children were eager to learn more about themselves and their peers, and they were excited to share their own observations and experiences. We started by asking them to describe their own physical characteristics. They pointed out their hair color, eye color, height, and other features. Then, we asked them to describe each other’s appearances. They noticed each other’s clothes, shoes, and accessories. Next, we talked about the differences between boys and girls. The children pointed out that boys and girls often have different hairstyles, clothing, and interests. They also noticed that boys and girls’ bodies are different. Finally, we gave the children the opportunity to create representations of a man and a woman using cut-outs. They carefully pasted the parts together...