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All Are Welcome!

Lesson Plan

All Are Welcome Lesson Plan

Students will explore the meaning of acceptance through group discussions of real-life scenarios and individual reflection, then commit to one action to demonstrate acceptance in class.

Teaching acceptance builds a respectful, inclusive classroom where every student feels valued. This quick lesson fosters empathy, social skills, and a sense of belonging for 4th graders.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive group scenarios followed by personal reflection.

Materials

Acceptance Scenario Cards, Acceptance Reflection Worksheet, Chart Paper and Markers, and Classroom Timer

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Acceptance

2 minutes

  • Ask: “What does acceptance mean to you?” and collect responses
  • Display and read a simple definition: “Acceptance means treating everyone with kindness and respect, even if they’re different.”
  • Share a quick example (e.g., inviting a new classmate to play)

Step 2

Scenario Discussion

6 minutes

  • Divide students into groups of 3–4
  • Distribute one Acceptance Scenario Cards and chart paper per group
  • In groups, read the scenario, discuss how to show acceptance, and jot down key actions on chart paper

Step 3

Individual Reflection

4 minutes

  • Hand out the Acceptance Reflection Worksheet to each student
  • Prompt students to write:
    • One way they will show acceptance in class
    • How practicing acceptance can make everyone feel

Step 4

Share and Wrap-Up

3 minutes

  • Invite 3–4 volunteers to share their worksheet commitments
  • Highlight common themes and praise inclusive ideas
  • Reinforce that small acts of acceptance help everyone feel welcome
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All Are Welcome!

In this lesson we’ll explore why acceptance matters and practice ways to include everyone.

Welcome students and introduce the lesson on acceptance. Say: “Today we’re going to learn about acceptance—treating everyone kindly and respectfully, even if they’re different.”

What Is Acceptance?

Acceptance means treating everyone with kindness and respect, even if they’re different.

Ask: “What does acceptance mean to you?” Call on 2–3 students to share. Then display the definition.

Scenario Discussion

• In your group, read your scenario card
• Discuss: How can we show acceptance here?
• Write down your ideas on chart paper

Divide into groups of 3–4. Distribute Acceptance Scenario Cards and chart paper. Set timer for 6 minutes. Circulate to prompt deeper thinking.

Individual Reflection

On your worksheet, write:

  1. One way you will show acceptance in class
  2. How practicing acceptance makes others feel

Hand out Acceptance Reflection Worksheet. Give students 4 minutes to complete both prompts. Offer help as needed.

Share & Wrap-Up

• Volunteers share their acceptance commitments
• Thank everyone and remember: small acts of acceptance help us all feel welcome!

Invite 3–4 volunteers to share their commitments. Highlight recurring themes (kindness, listening, inclusion). Praise students for specific ideas and reinforce the power of small actions.

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Activity

Acceptance Scenario Cards

Print each of the following on its own card. In small groups, read your scenario and discuss ways to show acceptance.

Card 1: New Kid at Recess

During recess, a new student, Lina, stands at the edge of the playground watching everyone play. No one has invited her to join yet.

• How could you show acceptance to Lina so she feels included?

Card 2: Different Lunch Food

During lunchtime, Carlos opens his lunchbox to find a type of food that some students laugh at because they’ve never tried it.

• What could you say or do to show respect and acceptance for Carlos’s lunch choice?

Card 3: Struggling with Math

Maya is having a hard time solving a math problem in class. A few students make jokes when she asks for help.

• How can you respond in a way that shows acceptance and support?

Card 4: Wearing a Uniform

A student named Jamal wears a different school uniform because he switched schools. Some classmates tease him for looking “different.”

• What could you do or say to show acceptance of Jamal’s new uniform?

Card 5: Speaking a New Language

Sara just moved from another country and speaks English with an accent. Some classmates make fun of the way she speaks.

• How can you show acceptance and encourage Sara to feel confident?

Card 6: Different Ability

During gym class, Tony uses crutches to move around. A few students don’t include him in a relay race because they think it will slow them down.

• What can you do to show acceptance and make sure Tony can join in the game?

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Worksheet

Acceptance Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________


Think about how you can show acceptance in our classroom community. Complete the prompts below.

  1. One way I will show acceptance in class is:









  1. When I practice acceptance, it makes others feel:









  1. Why do you think acceptance is important in our classroom?











  1. Draw a quick picture of yourself showing acceptance to a classmate:











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