Lesson Plan
Buddy Up Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize when peers target a classmate with disabilities and practice supportive strategies to foster empathy and inclusion.
This lesson promotes a respectful classroom community by teaching students to stand up for peers with disabilities, reducing exclusion and building empathy.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Modeling Support
5 minutes
Step 4
Partner Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Share
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Buddy Up! Inclusion Rocks
What Is Inclusion?
Scenario Discussion
Example Scenario
Modeling Support
Partner Practice
Reflection & Share
Great Job, Buddies!
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Activity
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