Lesson Plan
Belonging Builders Lesson Plan
Students will explore the concept of belonging by sharing personal stories and co-creating a Classroom Crew mural, strengthening empathy and community connections.
Fostering belonging enhances social-emotional skills, boosts confidence, and helps every child feel valued, safe, and included in the classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Defining Belonging
5 minutes
Step 2
Partner Story Sharing
10 minutes
Step 3
Create Our Classroom Crew Mural
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Belonging Builders
Our Objective
Warm-Up: What Is Belonging?
Belonging Discussion Cards
Partner Story Sharing
Create Our Classroom Crew Mural
Our Classroom Crew Mural
Reflection
Celebrating Belonging

Worksheet


Activity

