Share the World: Visual Support Guide (Grades K-2)
Younger students, as well as English-language learners and children with special needs, may benefit from visual aids to support their comprehension during some of the activities. You can use the images below, which can be enlarged by clicking on them, to provide the necessary assistance.
Opening Activity: Test Your Animal Knowledge
Read each statement, and display a photo of the animal mentioned using the links below.
Animals Are Like Us | Part 1: The Golden Rule and You
Use the links below to display a photo of the relevant animal during the discussion of each situation.
Animals Are Like Us | Part 2: Practicing Empathy
Use the links below to display a photo of the relevant animal during the discussion of each scenario.
Animals Are Amazing | Part 1: Amazing Animal Facts
Use the links below to display a photo of the relevant animal as you read each statement.
‘Animals Are Amazing’ Mini-Book
Display a photo of the relevant animal as you read each paragraph.
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