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Inclusivity and Kindness Workshop

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Lesson Plan

Inclusivity and Kindness Workshop

Foster inclusivity and kindness

This lesson focuses on fostering inclusivity and kindness among 7th grade girls through a combination of video learning and collaborative activities. By understanding the importance of inclusivity, students will learn how to create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone, promoting respect and understanding. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal and social development.

Audience

7th Grade Girls

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Brené Brown on Empathy video, Discussion Questions, Inclusivity Role-Play Scenarios, and Inclusivity Reflection Activity

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of inclusivity and its importance in building respectful relationships.
  • Explain the objective of the lesson: to create a stronger group dynamic through inclusivity and kindness.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Discussion

7 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on how inclusivity can be applied in their daily interactions.

Step 4

Inclusivity Role-Play Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a role-play scenario card focused on inclusivity.
  • Ask students to act out the scenario, focusing on demonstrating inclusivity.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what was effective and what could be improved.

Step 5

Inclusivity Reflection Activity

5 mins

  • Provide students with paper and colored pencils.
  • Ask them to draw or write about a time they showed inclusivity or kindness.
  • Allow students to share their reflections with the class if they feel comfortable.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice inclusivity in their interactions with peers.
  • Ask students to reflect on one way they can show inclusivity and respect in the coming week.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Inclusivity

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on the concept of inclusivity and its application in everyday interactions.

What does inclusivity mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how inclusivity can be practiced in different settings.







How can showing inclusivity improve our relationships with others?

Discuss how inclusivity can lead to better understanding and stronger connections.







Can you think of a time when someone included you in a group? How did it make you feel?

Allow students to share personal stories and reflect on the impact of inclusivity.







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Worksheet

Inclusivity Role-Play Scenarios

These cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on demonstrating inclusivity in various situations.




A new student joins your class and seems shy. How can you make them feel welcome?







Your classmate is from a different cultural background. How can you learn from them and include them in activities?







Someone in your group is feeling left out during a project. What can you do to include them?







A peer is dealing with a language barrier and seems isolated. How can you help them feel included?




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