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WE MOVE TOGETHER THEME 1: HOW WE MOVE


A Learning Guide for We Move Together


By Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejos 1st Edition - May 2021


BRINGING DISABILITY JUSTICE INTO THE CLASSROOM


We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejos affirms the value of representation for people with dis- abilities. Te authors developed A Learning Guide for We Move Together for educators to incorporate topics such as ability, accessibil- ity, disability justice, and social movement building within their classrooms. Te guide connects with the six main


themes of We Move Together and contains vocabulary, discussion prompts and class- room activities. Facilitation tips recom- mend how educators can connect their classrooms with diverse perspectives within the disability community. For example, an explanation of person-first and identity- first language addresses the importance of language and voice when sharing one’s lived experience. Te guide also supports educators with using an anti-oppressive lens to challenge ableism and deficit-based approaches to disability. Educators are also provided with


resources to further their knowledge of disability justice and culture. A lesson plan about disability art allows educators to introduce student accessibility and creativity. A Learning Guide for We Move Together can be accessed at wemovetogether.ca/


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DISCUSSION PROMPT 1


What are some of the different ways the kids are moving in the opening scene? What helps you move? What do all kids need to help them to move?


Talking points: Te kids are moving in different ways and using different devices to help them to move. Some of the kids are running or skipping on foot, some are moving on bikes and push scooters. Tere is a kid using crutches and another kid using a power wheelchair. Invite students to share what helps them move and encourage them to think about the fact that all our bodies need things like food and rest to help them move.


DISCUSSION PROMPT 2 Is everyone in this scene moving at the same speed?


Talking points: While the book’s text talks about moving fast and moving slow, students might notice that the kids in this scene are moving at a range of different speeds. Being able to move fast can depend on things like people’s height, age, body, energy level and/or their use of assistive devices. If the students don’t immediately notice, educators can point out that the kid on the horizon using arm crutches has stopped moving and is waving their hand.


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