Goals
Brief description of the issue
We learn gender stereotypes from a very young age, therefore they have to be broken down even at the elementary level if we want to give students all the chances they need to succeed in school. To do this, concrete activities aiming at breaking down gender stereotypes can be very helpful and spark interesting discussion with your group. Children who have a more flexible understanding of gender roles are more protected from misogynistic and masculinist ideas and online influencers.
The Institute for Humane Education put together a short activity (around 30 minutes) to help younger children develop their critical thinking in regard of gender stereotypes, which they’ve already learned well before arriving at school.
To download the lesson plan, click on the link below.