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Belonging Lesson Plan

Students will explore what belonging means, reflect on when they feel included, and collaboratively create a classroom agreement to foster a welcoming community.

Building a sense of belonging encourages student engagement, trust, and mutual support, setting a positive tone for the entire school year.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Belonging Spectrum Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

7 minutes

Step 4

Class Agreement Creation

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Reflection

3 minutes

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Belonging Begins Here

Warm-Up: What Makes You Feel You Belong?

Belonging Spectrum Activity

Group Discussion: What Helps Us Belong?

Creating Our Class Agreements

Closure & Reflection

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Belonging Begins Here

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