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.

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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

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Belonging Builders

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Warm-Up: What Is Belonging?

Belonging Discussion Cards

Partner Story Sharing

Create Our Classroom Crew Mural

Our Classroom Crew Mural

Reflection

Celebrating Belonging

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Belonging Builders

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Paige Beck

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