Value Education - Inclusion
What is Inclusion?
Inclusion means everyone is welcome and belongs, no matter what.
Why is Inclusion Important?
Inclusion helps us:
1. Make new friends:
We can play and learn with everyone.
2. Feel happy and safe:
Everyone feels welcome and included.
3. Learn from each other:
We can share our differences and learn new things.
What Does Inclusion Look Like?
Inclusion looks like:
1. Sharing toys and taking turns:
We share with everyone and give everyone a chance.
2. Using kind words:
We use kind words and don't hurt anyone's feelings.
3. Including everyone in games:
We make sure everyone can play and have fun.
How Can We Practice Inclusion?
We can practice inclusion by:
1. Being kind to everyone:
We treat everyone with kindness and respect.
2. Asking others to play:
We invite others to play and join in.
3. Celebrating our differences:
We celebrate what makes us unique and special.
STORY
Benny's Playground
Benny the Bear loved playing on the playground. One day, a new student named Emma joined Benny's class.
Emma used a wheelchair to get around. Benny wasn't sure how to play with Emma.
But then Benny remembered what his teacher said: "Everyone is welcome and included, no matter what."
So Benny went up to Emma and said, "Hi! Want to play with me?"
Emma smiled and said, "Yes! I love swings!"
Benny and Emma played together on the swings, slide, and seesaw. They even made new friends!
At recess, Benny realized that everyone had something special to offer, and inclusion made the playground more fun for everyone!
Question For Discussion:
1. How did Benny make Emma feel included?
2. Why is it important to include everyone?
3. What can we do to make sure everyone feels welcome?
4. What can we do if someone is feeling left out?
5. Why is it important to respect everyone's differences?
Activity ideas
The Rainbow Fish
1. Read the story "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister.
2. Discuss how the fish shared his beauty with others.
3. Create a paper plate fish with scales of different colors.
4. Have students share one thing that makes them unique.
Friendship Circle
1. Gather students in a circle.
2. Pass a small object, like a beanbag, around the circle.
3. When music plays, students pass the object.
4. When the music stops, the student holding the object shares something about themselves.
We're All Different
1. Provide various materials, like paper, markers, and glue.
2. Ask students to create a self-portrait.
3. Have students share their portraits and something unique about themselves.
Inclusion Chain
1. Cut out paper shapes in different colors.2. Ask students to write or draw something that makes them feel included.
3. Connect the shapes to form a chain.
4. Display the chain in the classroom.
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