LGBTQ+

by Georgia and Madeline

Hey, you have probably heard about the Rainbow Crew talking about the LGBTQ+ Community. Well here is a little lesson about things we have learned in Rainbow Crew and other LQBTQ+ community events.

First up we have the flags. They are a big part of the LGBTQ+ Community. The flags that can tell so much in a simple 2-12 color pattern

These are just some of the different flags in the LQBTQ+ community. Learning about these flags helps us know more of the different people in this world

Activity

1. Chose a flag

2. Draw and color it

We're talking a lot about this LGBTQ+ acronym but what is it really? The full acronym is LGBTTQQIAAP. Here is a photo to help you now what each letter in the acronym stands for:

Activity

This is a way for you to know more about one of these words

1. Look for your favorite word in the acronym

2. Use the chart to make a word and picture drawing on your word

Lesbian means that a woman love woman

Gay is when some of the same sex loves the same sex.

Bisexual is when a person loves ether sex.

Transgender is when a person feels like the opposite gender

Queer means lots of different meanings

Questioning - asking question

Intersex means you are both genders because of special body parts (singing lady in “The Greatest Showman” )

Asexual means you do not have sexual relationships

Ally - someone who supports any one of the LGBTQ+ community

Pansexual - you love anyone no regards to their gender

PRONOUNS

You choose your pronouns and you change them. It is your right.

You can be she/her, he/they, they/her. And so many other combinations. But they are yours and uniquely yours no matter what. Personally I am a she/her but you can be whatever you feel like.

One way you can tell people is getting pins to say your pronouns. Another really easy way is just to say it. Or put it at the end of a text or email.

Activity:

Write your pronouns

Show 2 ways you can tell people

We hope you liked this article and learned lots.