What does it mean to be famous? - Lesson

Exploring the concept of fame, a lesson plan has been designed to help children understand what it means to be famous and to recognise famous individuals from their reading materials and history. The lesson encourages reading a variety of literature across different genres such as fairy tales, traditional tales, adventure stories, non-fiction, and poetry. These stories feature characters of diverse backgrounds, challenging societal norms related to gender and race. For instance, the 'Once Upon a World' book series is highlighted for its approach to challenging racial stereotypes.

The lesson also delves into historical figures, using the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series to introduce children to famous people from the past, sparking discussions about the societal context of those times, the changes these individuals worked towards, and the personal qualities that enabled them to be agents of change, such as bravery. The teaching environment is enriched with resources that represent a variety of cultures, races, and heritages, promoting the celebration of differences and challenging of stereotypes. Children are encouraged to think about how they would enact change if they were famous, discussing the importance of being helpful and considerate. The concept of a timeline is introduced, with children creating a display to map out their personal growth, learning achievements, and the inspirational literature that has influenced them, reinforcing the understanding of time and history.