Although for years I've been talking to first graders about how it's okay to be different, partly thanks to Todd Parr (see here), I've never used the word "tolerance" in my room until this year. I'm not sure if my attempt was extraordinary by any means though. How would you define the word for first graders? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Here's my definition: Tolerance is being kind even when someone is different. My lesson started with a story about my experience at the gym one evening…