Each person is unique and has different gifts and strengths that can make positive difference in the world and in the lives of others. In this lesson, students discover what makes them special and how they can share their gifts with others. Grade level: 3 - 5 Prep time: 10 min Lesson duration: 30 min + Optional Extension Activities (20 min) Learning outcomes: It is expected that students will: Recognize that all humans have specific gifts and talents that make us unique Identify how they can use their gifts and talents to help others Demonstrate an understanding of how things can be accomplished when people work together Lesson includes: Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities My Gift to Share template (Printable) Reading Comprehension Questions include: There are seven brothers and each has a special gift. What gift do you like the best? How did 5th brother know to wait for 6th brother? Materials required (not included): The Seven Chinese Brothers by Margaret Mahy Optional: Pencil Crayons, markers, scissors, 11x17 paper Digital Camera
