Tolerance
For grades PK - 5th:
Check out this lesson on tolerance with a read aloud of "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.
August Character Word: TOLERANCE
Tolerance is the consideration and respect for the individual differences, views, and beliefs of other people.
Acceptance, forgiveness, consideration, and open-mindedness are components of tolerance.
Acceptance = recognition of the diversity of others, their opinions, practices, and culture without attempting to change it
Forgiveness = benefiting yourself and others by ceasing to feel resentment toward others
Consideration = showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
Open-mindedness = to learn tolerance and acceptance through exposure to cultures, ways of life, and ideas other than your own
Listen as "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae is read aloud here:
