by boot | Jun 19, 2025
Ask students to consider the following questions: What stereotypes are there associated with people with disabilities? How do they hurt people with disabilities? How do they hurt other people? How could you challenge them?
by boot | Jun 19, 2025
Ask students to come up with a list of encouraging words students can say to each other when someone is tempted to quit trying. For example, “Keep going” or “Good effort” or “I know you can do this.” Record these examples as a class.
by boot | Jun 19, 2025
Explain to students that everyone feels a little socially awkward at times. Create an affirmation station in the classroom where students can make affirmation cards to remind themselves that they are enough just as they are. Encourage them to go to the station at...
by boot | Jun 19, 2025
If you saw someone getting picked on because of their body type or a disability, would you join in with the bully or stand up to the bully? Would you tell someone or walk away? Why? What words would you use?
by boot | Jun 19, 2025
Encourage students to start showing both awareness and kindness by noticing and affirming other students’ actions. For example, when they hear another student saying something nice, encourage them to affirm the other student by saying something like, “That was so kind...
