Lesson Plan

Creating an Inclusive Environment Lesson Plan

Students will explore ways to foster inclusivity by recognizing and respecting differences, practicing respectful responses to exclusion, and reflecting on their own empathy and actions.

This lesson builds empathy, communication, and social skills, empowering students to contribute to more inclusive communities by understanding and supporting one another.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Circle Discussion

15 minutes

Step 2

Inclusion Brainstorming

15 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Reflection Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Role-Playing Exercise & Journaling

20 minutes

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Creating an Inclusive Environment

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and explaining the importance of creating an inclusive environment. Emphasize the goal: Every student deserves to feel valued. Outline the activities they will engage in over the next hour.

Circle Discussion (15 minutes)

Start the activity with a circle discussion. Invite students to discuss personal experiences of feeling included or excluded. Encourage deep reflections by asking follow-up questions from the provided prompts.

Inclusion Brainstorm (15 minutes)

Transition into the brainstorming activity. Remind students that every idea is valuable. Engage them by asking them to identify practical ways to create more inclusivity in their school or community.

Role-Playing Exercise (20 minutes)

Explain the role-playing exercise. Provide clear instructions on forming pairs and practicing responses to exclusionary behaviors. Emphasize reflection after each scenario to discuss effective strategies.

Conclusion & Reflections

Conclude the session by summarizing key learnings. Reinforce the importance of empathy, respect, and taking action to include everyone. Invite students to share one takeaway from the exercise.

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Creating an Inclusive Environment

Kristy Davis

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