Shades of People

Directions - Class #1


Watch and listen to Ms. L read Shades of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelley.

Why is it important to talk about skin color?

Some people are treated differently because of their skin color. What do you think about that? Do you know of anyone or have you ever been treated differently because of your skin color?

The paint colors we will use today are:

Red, yellow, white, and brown.

See how many skin tones you can make!

Which one matches yours the best?

Which one matches someone else in your class?

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Directions - Class #2

Let's recreate those colors you made with the paint!

Now, can you make a rainbow with them? Have you ever made a rainbow with skin tones? What order will you make your rainbow?