About This Lesson
This lesson centers on the word “Gold,” its relevance to
Special Olympics (gold medals), and the character trait of
caring (hearts of gold and the Golden Rule). Students listen
to a story about a Special Olympics athlete and discuss the
importance of the caring and encouraging individuals who
help support him/her. This lesson can be incorporated into a language arts unit to
develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills,
as well as to generate ideas for authentic writing.
Several great activities to choose from.