During the month of April we recognize Autism Awareness Month. What is Autism? Autism is a disorder that affects how the brain works and can make it difficult for some people to talk, understand others, make friends or calm themselves down when they feel worried or stressed. Autistic people are just as happy as other people and it is important that we respect and accept them! Here’s a video to help you learn about autism:

We also celebrate our Character Education Theme, Communities Accept Others.

 What does it mean to accept others?

•  Acceptance is understanding and celebrating the ways that each person is different and unique. That means having a right to their own feelings, thoughts and opinions. 
• When you accept people for who they are, you let go of your want to change them

When We Are accepting we:

• Spend time with people who are different than you
• Include everyone
• Being kind and respectful
• Learn about other people and ask questions to get to know them better
• Make others feel valuable and loved regardless of differences

Our book of the month: Don’t hug Doug by Carrie Finison:

Our song of the month: