Lesson Plan
Acceptance Journey
Students will define acceptance, explore why embracing differences matters through discussion and paired activities, and demonstrate inclusive behaviors by creating an acceptance pledge.
Building acceptance supports a positive classroom culture, fosters empathy, and equips 4th graders with social-emotional skills for respectful peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Define
5 minutes
Step 2
Think-Pair-Share Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Inclusion Pledge Activity
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Acceptance Adventure
What is Acceptance?
Definition of Acceptance
Think-Pair-Share
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Group Discussion
Inclusion Pledge

Script


Worksheet


Discussion


Activity

