Special People Special Ways



Special People Special Ways
By: Arlene Maguire
Genre: Fiction
Ages: 9-12

 Special People Special Ways is a book that uses rhymes to talk about the differences and disabilities some children have. The book infroms readers of various disabilities that are seen in the classroom and how to respond to them. The author does a great job of teaching students how to be tolerant and accepting of students with disabilities. Great images and great message!

Theme:
Different children have different needs. It is important for us to be tolerant and accepting of these students.

About the author:
Arlene Maguire is a fairly well known children's author. She is known for writing books that teach tolerance of students with special needs. She has a spot in her heart for those children with disabilities. We can all learn from the information she shares with us.


Pre reading activity:
Sitting in a circle, students share one thing that makes them special.

Post reading activity:
Students role play situations that call for them to be tolerant and accepting. Discuss what could be improved/what could be done to make the situation worse.

Source used:
http://www.amazon.com/Special-People-Ways-Arlene-Maguire/dp/1885477651