Lesson Plan
Understanding Words And Impact
Define racism in age-appropriate terms, help the student identify hurtful and racist words, discuss how these words affect peers emotionally, and set the stage for deeper empathy-building.
Early recognition of racism and its emotional impact is crucial for fostering empathy and preventing future harm. This session builds foundational awareness and encourages the student to consider others’ feelings.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Definition
10 minutes
Step 2
Hurtful Words Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up Quiz
5 minutes
Step 5
Preview Next Session
10 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Words Impact Quiz
Lesson Plan
Belonging Builds Bridges
Explore real-life stories of inclusion and belonging; help the student recognize the importance of including others and understand how exclusion leads to emotional harm and real consequences.
Fostering belonging builds empathy, reduces harmful behavior, and helps the student connect actions—like racist words—to serious outcomes such as losing privileges.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Belonging
10 minutes
Step 2
Real Inclusion Stories Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Inclusion Actions Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 4
Consequences of Exclusion
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Quiz
5 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Belonging Quiz
Lesson Plan
Sustaining Inclusion
Equip the student with conflict-resolution strategies, sustain inclusive peer interactions, and reinforce positive behaviors that preserve privileges like the end-of-year field trip.
Building on the apology, this session helps the student apply empathy in real situations, resolve conflicts fairly, and understand how ongoing kindness secures trust and rewards.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Recap and Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading and Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Conflict-Resolution Role-Plays
15 minutes
Step 4
Personal Inclusion Plan
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Quiz
5 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Apology And Actions Quiz
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Sustaining Inclusion Quiz
