AAC - This category focuses on Augmentative and alternative communication. It is full of fantastic resources that help learners communicate without the need for verbalised speech. We have included guidance on AUSLAN, lots of visual aids and communication cards. This is a story about two boys who are “Picture Pals” instead of Pen pals; they draw art and send it to each other. One boy seems to be from a big city in America, the other boy seems to be from India (they never really say in the story). Throughout the story, they draw about their families, towns, languages and schools. The connection I made with this book is a text to self connection in part of the book where the boys send pictures of how they say “hello” in each of their cultures. I don’t have or have ever had a pen pal, much less a “Picture Pal,” but I do have some deaf friends whom communicate differently in their language. They say “hello” and any words to communicate using their hands, whereas in the speaking culture, we can talk. These friends have taught me a lot about their culture by using signs and understanding that even though they may be Caucasian, the deaf people have their own culture since they are not hearing. They taught me at a young age of third grade, that even though we live in the same places, the way they are treated is not often very kind. So just because people live in the same country, doesn’t always mean they have the same culture, but we are all humans and just want to be friendly toward each other. I also think the concept of penpals is a very good tool to point out in the book because letter writing is typically an exciting way to get students to work on their writing skills. Speech and Language - This is our one-stop-shop for all your Speech and Language needs. If you want to browse our expansive Speech and Language resources, this category is for you! Uses – this icebreaker is great as an introduction to diversity, equality or bullying training where you might need to demonstrate that although we all have interesting differences, there is much that is also the same about us.

Her art is very effective as well, rendering both cultures with bright colors, plenty of motion, and a natural energy that captures the eye. She makes the differences between the cultures quite compelling.

Same Same But Different is easy to learn and play, but difficult to master. Players draw a "Safe" Card and a "Risky" Card and compete to find the funniest phrase that suits both situations. Bring your A-game and see if you have what it takes to come up with the funniest answer. This realistic fiction book would be great to read aloud to children in grades K-5, as it should spark many wonderful conversations about differences and similarities amongst cultures. I think that this would give students an understanding of the cultures of people around the world, and even their own classroom! I truly believe that when people understand each other, they are less likely to judge. Articulation - Articulating words can prove very difficult for many of our learners. Here, we have various resources that seek to aid learners in all their articulation needs.

Get ready to bring your wordplay skills to the next level with Same Same But Different, the party game of double entendres! This adult-only game (ages 17+) is perfect for any occasion where you want to have a good time with friends, including game nights, bachelorette parties, and more.Analyzing: How would you compare and contrast Elliot and Kailash? How are they the same? How are they different? Instructions –this icebreaker activity is essentially a grouping exercise, but with a twist. Basically, you start the session by asking people to get into groups depending on different aspects of their life i.e. age, ethnicity, religion, upbringing (private/state school etc.), heritage, height etc. etc. Elliot and Kailash are new pen pals. As they share letters, they share the differences and similarities of their lives in Elliot’s America and Kailash’s India. Both boys like to climb trees. Their families are very different with Elliot living with his mother, father and baby sister and Kailash living with an extended family of 23. They both have pets, but the pets are different. Both boys take a bus to school, but the communities are very different except for the traffic. The boys discover that they can be friends despite their obvious differences by looking to see how much they are actually they same. Same Same But Different comes with 400 cards, a notepad, and instructions, making it easy to set up and play. So gather your friends and get ready for a night of laughs with Same Same But Different.

Elliot and Kailash are picture pals who learn about their similarities and differences as they mail pictures to one another. This story reminds me of the pen pal I had when I was in elementary school. In third grade we were given the names of students, also in third grade, from another state. We were each paired up with a pen pal to whom we would write monthly. Through our letters, we were able to find things we had in common and also shared some differences about where we lived, what our schools were like, and what we liked to do for fun. My pen pal experience ended once I was out of third grade, but it was one of the things I liked most about school that year. This fun activity looks at similarities and differences between objects. This activity will support categories, vocabulary development, links between words and the concepts of 'same' and 'different'. On each card are two items from the same category, for example, a mobile phone and a landline phone. The student has to describe how they are the same and how they are different. This is an excellent activity for speech and language therapists, teachers, EAL teachers and parents as it allows those who teach to test their learners' knowledge on the matter. A. Text to Self Connection: I love meeting people who are not from Omaha and especially when they are not from the United States. I find it fascinating to hear their stories. I notice our differences but, I'm amazed by our similarities. For instance, I was looking at a photo from a refugee camp in Thailand and was amazed to see satellite dishes fixed to the top of some of the bamboo homes and hear that many of these bamboo homes were wired for television! The Same but Different explores the ways in which we're all unique as well as the similarities we all share. Using everyday examples, clear explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book encourages children to rejoice in their differences. After all, imagine how boring the world would be if everyone was exactly the same! Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.Creating: Create a new pen pal who is from Mexico. How would you rewrite the selection from this pen pal's point of view? Designer note –the title of this icebreaker comes from a rather endearing term that I noticed being used during my travels around Thailand. Many of the Thai market stall owners and were keen to tell me that their Rolex watches were just like the genuine article, “Same, same, but different.” Objectives: Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Creating: Invent a new scenario. Draw a new picture for Kailash about America and what you do for fun. The colorful illustrations were made using acrylics, crayon, pencil, collage and tissue paper on Strathmore illustration board. I found Kailash's pictures more entertaining, whimsical and fun. My favorite images include the covers, the stamp endpapers, Elliot's art class, Kailash's world, Kailash in the tree, Kailash's family and animals, Kailash's village, Kailash in traffic, two school buses, two alphabet's, two favorite classes, and the boys asleep. These simple cards are illustrated with simple, vibrant illustrations that will get your learners invested in the activity and help you with how to teach same and different with speech therapy. Rest assured that all these materials are created by people with knowledge in the field to help those that teach. As the participants move from group to group, they soon realise that we have as much in common with each other as we have differences. The trainer then discusses this with the group and uses the point to lead into the training.From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today?, this picture book encourages children to celebrate uniqueness and diversity and helps them to challenge stereotypes. Why do you think the author ended the text with the phrase, “different, different but the same,” instead of, “same, same but different?” (Evaluating)