Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define belonging and inclusion, set classroom community norms, and participate in a Friendship Web activity to experience how everyone is connected and included.
Building a sense of belonging and practicing inclusion from day one fosters safety, trust, and empathy, laying the foundation for a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Welcome Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Belonging and Inclusion
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Friendship Web
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Inclusion Ball
5 minutes

Slide Deck
All Are Welcome – Session 1
Warm-Up – Welcome Circle
Classroom Community Norms
What Is Belonging?
What Is Inclusion?
Think-Pair-Share
Activity – Friendship Web
Game – Inclusion Ball
Reflection & Closing

Script


Activity


Game


Warm Up

