Identity Study

The 6-7s begin the school year with an in-depth exploration of identity. Through read-alouds, classroom discussions, writing, and art projects, students explore both individual and intersectional traits of identity. In addition to creating detailed self-portraits as they consider their physical appearances, the 6-7s think deeply about what parts of their identity are not apparent from their appearance alone. They author identity poems and written reflections on such questions as, “What do you like in a friend?” “What is something new that you’d like to try?” “What is something that didn’t work out the first time you tried it?” This study supports the 6-7s in thinking about assumptions, the multi-faceted nature of identity, and the crucial work of getting to know the multiple, unseen stories that make people who they are.