Speak Up, Stand Up!
Self Advocacy
This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of self-advocacy through a discussion and a fun, interactive drawing activity. Students will learn how to express their needs and feelings in a positive way. This lesson is important as it empowers young learners to communicate effectively and confidently, which is a crucial skill for their personal and academic growth.
Active Learning, Game-Based Learning
Discussion Questions, Printable Cards for Drawing Activity, Markers, and Paper
- Begin with a brief introduction to self-advocacy, explaining it as speaking up for oneself and expressing needs and feelings.
- Ask students if they have ever needed to ask for help or tell someone how they feel.
- Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about self-advocacy.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
- Highlight the importance of using kind words and being respectful when advocating for themselves.
Step 3
Activity: Drawing Advocacy Situations
10 mins
- Explain the activity: students will pick a card from the Printable Cards for Drawing Activity and draw how they would handle the scenario.
- Encourage students to think about what they would say and how they would express their feelings.
- After drawing, students can share their drawings with the class and discuss different approaches.
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned about self-advocacy.
- Encourage them to practice self-advocacy in their daily lives.
