Discussing Family Structures in the Classroom
Book Summary: “When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next. They get married! But their friends want to know—who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux? The answer is: it doesn't matter. Because Worm loves Worm. This irresistible picture book is a celebration of love in all its splendid forms.” Excerpt taken from https://www.mikecurato.com/worm-loves-worm Worm Loves Worm: A Thoughtful Discussion on Stereotypes and Family Structures As I enter my twelfth year in teaching, I continue to be committed to providing authentic opportunities for children to "show up as who they are!" In order to do that, I must also show up as whom I am. Two years ago, I got married to another woman and I have struggled with talking about my personal life in my first and second grade classrooms. It has always mad me so sad and at times I have to admit I went to great lengths to avoid conversations about my p...