Break Through Assumptions

What You Need:

• Unity Bracelet worksheet
• "Do We Underestimate Kids? – Reverse Assumptions" video (YouTube)
• Beads
• Three different colors of string
• Small metal or fabric ring
• Scissors
• Ruler

What You Do:

1. Ask your child, "What are assumptions?"
2. Share the following definition of assumption: "Something that is accepted as true or as certain, without proof."
3. Ask your learner, "How can assumptions affect relationships? How can assumptions affect our community?"
4. Show them the "Do We Underestimate Kids? – Reverse Assumptions" video.
5. Afterwards, ask, "What can we learn from this video? How can we break through assumptions?"
6. Show your learner the Unity Bracelet worksheet, and read through its instructions.
7. Work with your child on creating a bracelet that represents and reminds them of what they learned about assumptions.