As IB learners we strive to be open-minded. We who are open-minded understand and appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. We are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

This IB learner profile is one of 10 attributes recognized and valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

IB students have a deep understanding of various cultures and views, bringing an appreciation of new views to both their academic study and their involvement in local and wider communities. Their international mindedness complements the missions of the best tertiary institutions.

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• Model open and accepting behavior for all humans
• Nurture respect and love for all living things
• Expose your child to a variety of cultural experiences
• Visit Explore and More Children's Museum to "travel" around the world
• Read and tell stories from around the world
• Watch movies that show other countries cultures
• Listen to a variety of types of music
• Read and write different forms of poetry
• Learn about how different cultures celebrate holidays
• Prepare and taste foods from other countries

• One Globe Kids:Friends Around the World- Stories, beautiful photos help kids build global awareness
• Peppy Pals Sammy Helps Out- Sweet friends teach acceptance and helping others.
  

• Model Me Going Places 2- Narrated photos prepare kids for social situations.

Being open-minded means your willing to try new things without prejudging. Watch the video below and see if you can identify those with an open-minded mindset. How did they behave? What words did they use?? In what ways can you be more open-minded?

The second floor of the Explore and More Museum features an interactive play exhibit called "Being Good Neighbors."

Click the image to read the full description and access more information about museum admission.

The Hero Maker game from Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum on PBS KIDS is a game that teaches kids how ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.

Click the image to play.

Think about a problem, it could be a problem:

• you are facing in your life
• a character in a book you are reading is facing
• a problem a friend or family member has shared with you

Consider the problem by wearing each of the "hats" below:

What Does Each Hat Mean?

1. Red – This is the emotional view. How do I feel about this?

2. Yellow – This is the logical positive view. What are the pros to consider?

3. Black – This is the logical negative view. What are the cons? What could go wrong?

4. White – This is the neutral view. What are the facts? What does the data say?

5. Green – This is the creative view. What new and creative ideas do I have?

6. Blue – This is the process. How can all of this thinking be organized? Summarize the information. Have all of the other hats been used?

Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart. But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. Molly Lou Melon has to deal with bullies. Leave it to Molly Lou to transform all her 'faults' into marvelous talents..

• How would you feel if you were being bullied like Molly Lou Melon?
• What would you do if you saw someone else being treated like that?
• How do you think Molly Lou Melon felt when the other children supported her?
• How did Ronald Durkin change throughout the story? What caused this change?
• Why does being open-minded matter?

In 'The Colors Of Us' Seven-year-old, Lena, is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.

Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people.

• Why does Lena’s mother take her to so many places to see the people in the story?

• Why does Lena say to her mother “Look Mom, the colors of us?”

• Lena has many different names to describe the shades of skin color she sees. Which name is your favorite?

• Discuss what colors children might use to mix their skin tone. Ask children to come up with a name for the color of their skin.

Did you know you can make most skin tones just by using red, blue, and yellow? These are called the primary colors.

Grab some paint and click the image to watch the tutorial.

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