Sunday, September 10
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”
— Maya Angelou, poet and activist
Today’s Excerpt:
Watch “A Child Asking Adults to Open a Bag of Chips” (5-min video) from JAYKEEOUT, a Korean filmmaker.
Discuss:
- How would you feel if you were in a situation where you had to ask a stranger for help? Would you feel comfortable doing it?
Explain that this conversation is about self-advocacy, which is a way of:
- Knowing what you want or need
- Having the courage to ask for it
THIS WEEK’S LESSON
Self-Advocacy
