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.

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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

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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

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Activity

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Game

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Warm Up

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All Are Welcome

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