During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘The Invisible Boy’ – Trudy Ludwig

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party … until, that is, a new child comes to class.

‘The Invisible Boy’ is a fabulous story written (by Trudy Ludwig) and illustrated (by Patrice Barton), exploring a child’s sense of belonging, showing how one person can make a difference to feeling included.

CLICK HERE – ‘The Invisible Boy’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘The Great Big Book of Families’ – Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith

This fun and fascinating treasury features all kinds of families and their lives together. Each page showcases one aspect of home life – from houses and holidays, to schools and pets, to feelings and family trees.

‘The Great Big Book of Families’ is a brilliant text which can be used to support practitioners in exploring family diversity and celebrating that families are all different.

CLICK HERE – ‘The Great Big Book of Families’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘Mommy, Mama and Me’ – Sarah Ardizzone

‘Mommy, Mama and Me’ shows a toddler spending the day with its mummies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there’s no limit to what a loving family can do together.

‘Mommy, Mama and Me’ can support practitioners in exploring family diversity.

CLICK HERE – ‘Mommy, Mama and Me’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress’ – Christine Baldacchino

Morris has a great imagination. He paints amazing pictures and he loves his classroom’s dress-up center, especially the tangerine dress. It reminds him of tigers, the sun and his mother’s hair.

The other children don’t understand – dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn’t welcome in the spaceship his classmates are building – astronauts, they say, don’t wear dresses.

To support the health and wellbeing of our children and young people we need to challenge gender stereotypes. ‘Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress’ is another text which does just that.

CLICK HERE – ‘Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘I Have the Right to Be a Child’ – Sarah Ardizzone

‘I Have the Right to Be a Child’ is a  resource  which promotes discussion on the the term rights and the big questions about what it means to have rights in the world we live in today.

Children’s rights are at the heart of a school’s vision, values and aims. ‘I Have the Right to Be a Child’ supports practitioners to explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

CLICK HERE – ‘I Have the Right to Be a Child’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘Daddy, Papa and Me’ – Sarah Ardizzone

‘Daddy, Papa and Me’ shows a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there’s no limit to what a loving family can do together.

‘Daddy, Papa and Me’ can support practitioners in exploring family diversity.

CLICK HERE – ‘Daddy, Papa and Me’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘The Sissy Duckling’ – Harvey Fierstein

Elmer is a duckling whose schoolmates tease him for being different to the rest of the flock. However, after his unusual talents help him save a life, the other members of the flock learn to respect him as he is.

‘The Sissy Duckling’ is another text which can support practitioners in challenging gender stereotypes, teaching children, young people and adults about fairness, dignity and respect.

CLICK HERE – ‘Sissy Duckling’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group. 

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘William’s Doll’ – Charlotte Zolotow

More than anything, William wants a doll. ‘William’s Doll’ was published in 1972 and was one of the first picture books to deal with gender stereotypes.

To support the health and wellbeing of our children and young people we need to challenge gender stereotypes. ‘William’s Doll’ is a brilliant text which does just that.

CLICK HERE – ‘William’s Doll’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group.

During December we will be sharing the lesson plans published by Highland Council’s Equalities Improvement Group and LGBTI+ sub-group to support the development of Equality and Diversity across the curriculum. 18 picture books have been selected; for each picture book there have been lessons created for Early – Fourth Levels (Curriculum for Excellence) driven by the Literacy and English and Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes.

Today’s Lesson: ‘Red – A Crayon’s Story’ – Michael Hall

Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon’s Story, by Michael Hall, is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way.

‘Red – A Crayon’s Story’ is a great book which can be used to explore the themes of: our unique identity, celebrating difference and the difference between your inner self and your appearance.

CLICK HERE – ‘Red: A Crayon’s Story’ LESSON PLAN

Kindly created and shared by the young people and adults within the Millburn ASG Equality and Diversity Working Group and the Highland Council’s LGBTI+ sub-group of the Care and Learning Equalities Improvement Group.

The Northern Alliance aims to improve the outcomes for children and young people. Through the working partnerships within and across local authorities and within and across health boards, effective collaboration is core to the improvements across the Northern Alliance.

As part of the Raising Attainment in Literacy, Language and Communication workstream, face to face collaboration is promoted through Northern Alliance events and local authority networks. To enhance the ongoing collaboration to improve outcomes for children and young people, the Northern Alliance also uses digital collaboration through the use of Yammer.

Yammer is a platform which promotes collaboration, building connections between people. The Yammer education network within Scotland is accessed through Glow. There is also a Yammer app which can be downloaded for smartphones and tablets. The Raising Attainment in Literacy, Language and Communication workstream aim to use Yammer across the Northern Alliance to:
 strengthen the collaboration between practitioners
 share resources
 share impact on practice and outcomes for children
 discuss queries and questions.

CLICK HERE: Northern Alliance – RAILLC – YAMMER INFORMATION