Connecting Reading and Writing: Days of Significance

Goals:

• Understand the significance of the international “Day of Pink”
• Talk to your family about the importance of standing up to bullying

April 8th is the International Day of Pink. Across the world, people are standing up against bullying and discrimination.

The day is usually marked by wearing a pink shirt and by organizing activities in workplaces, schools and communities.

First, to learn more about how “Day of Pink” started, you can:

• watch this video “The Story of Pink Shirt Day”
• or read this article “Bullied student tickled pink by schoolmates’ T-shirt campaign.”

Next, talk to a family member about how the Day of Pink started and why it is important to stand up to bullying. If you have experienced bullying, talk to a trusted adult about what happened.

Books on WRDSB’s OverDrive Library that explore the theme of bullying:

• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
• Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged by Jody Nyasha Warner
• Henry Holton Takes the Ice by Sandra Bradley

Additional Resources:

• Kids Help Phone
• LGBT Youth Line

Categories: Elementary