Are you looking for easy-to-implement social-emotional activities for your classroom? These SEL Activities may be small in size but deliver a significant impact.
Activity: Students watch a TEDx Talk by a third-grader sharing a moment that changed her view on diversity and inclusion. Afterward, they explore the impact of inclusion by role-playing scenarios—first showing what exclusion looks like, then demonstrating inclusive behavior. Through reflection and action, students gain a deeper understanding of how to make others feel seen and valued.
SEL Core Competencies:
Social awareness: Empathy
Self-awareness: Growth mindset
Relationship skills: Relationship-building
Grades: 2-3
Time: 30-40 minutes
Essential Questions: How can appreciating and understanding differences help make a community stronger? Why is it important to make sure everyone feels like they belong? What are some ways you can help make others feel included and supported?
Student Action: Students try to invite someone new to play, sit with them, or work together. Small acts of kindness can help everyone feel like they belong!
Program Connections: This activity aligns with all lessons in our ThinkGive Elementary School programs, where students practice taking kind and inclusive actions. To learn more, visit our PROGRAMS page.
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