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title: "Similarities & Differences"
description: "Notice and appreciate ways that people are similar to and different from each other — including appearance, family structures, languages spoken, foods eaten, and celebrations observed — and understand"
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# Similarities & Differences

Notice and appreciate ways that people are similar to and different from each other — including appearance, family structures, languages spoken, foods eaten, and celebrations observed — and understand that differences make communities interesting

Subject: Personal & Social Development · Area: Empathy & Social Awareness · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/similarities-and-differences-mt_OJVkWvIaM_

## Ready when they can

- Name several ways people in their class or community are different from each other
- Describe at least one thing they have learned from someone who is different from them
- Express a positive attitude about differences rather than judging them

## Lesson: Same and Different

Look around your class. Some kids look like you. Some kids look different. That is normal and good.

*(drawing: This class speaks three languages at home. Every language is special.)*

**Example.** Ben's friend Aiko has two moms. Ben learned families come in many shapes. He thinks that is pretty cool.

**Tip.** If a friend is different from you, ask a kind question. Being curious feels better than judging.

**Recap.** Differences make people and communities interesting, not wrong.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Vocabulary: understanding others](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/vocabulary-understanding-others-mt_wRlf0g2MbB)

## Opens up

- [Different Lives and Experiences](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/different-lives-and-experiences-mt_S7UTAhptLi)