Visible Differences

Some examples of visible differences are: 

1. skin, hair, and eye colour

2. facial features

3. body size and shape

4. physical aids or different physical abilities

5. clothing

6. possessions 

What Are Some Factors That Affect Our Physical Development?

1. sleep

2. food/diet

3. physical activity

4. heredity

5. environment

6. support from a caring adult

7. sense of belonging

8. peer influence

All of these things can affect our physical development (e.g., of hair, skin, teeth, body size and shape), social-emotional development (e.g., self-awareness, social skills), and the development of a healthy body image (e.g., the ability to enjoy, respect, and celebrate one’s body, to acknowledge one’s thoughts and feelings about it, to accept its shape and size and to focus instead on what it can do).

Invisible Differences

Some examples of invisible differences are:

1. learning abilities

2. skills and talents

3. personal or cultural values and beliefs

4. mental illness

5. family background

6. personal preferences, allergies and sensitivities

All of these differences make each person unique.  We need to respect our differences. 

Think/Pair/Share

What are some examples of visible differences?

What are some examples of invisible differences?

How can we have a healthy body image?

How can we show respect for differences in others?