Belonging Activities For Youth Groups

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Helping individuals embrace the things that make them unique through social emotional learning activities for educators is central to what we do at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. Each individual deserves to feel recognized, valued and heard. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we nurture environments that allow for this is capable of happening by promoting individuality. Through our wide variety of programs, we aim to promote acceptance, empathy, and self-confidence for individuals from all walks of life.

Inclusion And Belonging Activities

We believe that social emotional learning activities for the workplace is truly capable of making a difference in the world. Social Emotional Learning is central of DHIFI’s work. One of the goals of SEL is to assist students in better understanding their emotions, building interpersonal skills, and making informed decisions, with a focus on students. SEL activities offer many benefits for both individuals and teams. A few examples include better communication, increased empathy, and stronger team building. The social skills needed for self-growth and scholastic success can be laid with these activities as they help build stronger connections. If you’re curious about the potential of inclusion and belonging activities, we’re here to help you get started.

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Together with social emotional learning activities, we additionally focus on inclusion activities for middle schools. Our Inclusion programs are structured to create environments where each person feels they are included, no matter their gender, race, background, or abilities. We go beyond inclusion by fostering true inclusion and inclusion – with a goal of ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our programming is ideal for schools, businesses, and community groups, with interactive formats that tackle an array of topics.

A Belonging Curriculum

With a wide array of programs designed for companies, schools, and communities, we promote get to know you activity ideas families at DHIFI. Through motivational talks, our Speaking Engagements work to break down preconceived notions about disabilities and other differences. By promoting personal creativity through art, as well as fostering inclusion and empathy, participants engage in impactful activities in our interactive programs. Our student programs initiate an essential dialogue, centered around celebrating uniqueness and fostering an atmosphere of kindness and respect among peers. Each program is tailored to the particular needs of the audience, guaranteeing a enduring impact on all who participate. Experience the difference we can make with get to know you activity ideas students.

Self Acceptance Activities For Students

Inspiring individuals to totally embrace what makes them different through icebreaker activity ideas students has been our goal at DHIFI from the very beginning, because we believe that differences should not be hidden; they need to be celebrated. We empower people of all ages to embrace their differences as an integral part of who they are. Through storytelling, public speaking, or seminars, our goal is to create a world where inclusion is valued and embraced. Respect and understanding are crucial for spaces that empower their members to proudly flaunt their differences with pride.

Examples of SEL Activities for Schools

Are you an educator wondering how to integrate SEL activities for educators into your school curriculum? It doesn’t have to eat into your whole school day and there are many ways to achieve this. We are here to provide you with a few ideas to help students celebrate their differences at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. Some examples include:

  • Positive affirmations
  • Coping strategies
  • Show-and-tell
  • Sharing quotes
  • Arts and crafts
  • Sharing stories
  • Journal entries

Bullying Prevention Curriculum Emotional Support Initiatives For Universities

Critical to our mission at DHIFI is our commitment on anti-bullying workshop for organizations. A failure in understanding and recognition of differences is a common cause of bullying. We address the root causes behind bullying and give students strategies to defend themselves through interactive activities and honest discussions. We stress the importance of empathy, respect, and kindness, helping students to identify and challenge bullying behaviors in their communities. Our programs are focused on more than just educating. We want students to become active advocates for meaningful change. This is why a safer and supportive environment can be created for everyone. If you want to learn more about disability support programs for organizations, don’t hesitate to .

Empathy Building Activities For Middle School

Project Flaunt offers welcome activity ideas middle school that foster a sense of community and belonging. Inspiring individuals to celebrate their differences and tell their stories to others, Project Flaunt is a one-of-a-kind initiative. These activities may include introductory games where individuals share something unique about themselves, collaborative activities that focus on individual strengths, or storytelling sessions where students discuss how their differences shape their perspectives. A deeper understanding for differences is gained through these activities as students learn more about one another. This can happen in the classroom, at home, or throughout the broader community.

Belonging Curriculum For Middle Schools

In everything we do at DHIFI, our mission is clear: to encourage individuals to celebrate their differences and create a more inclusive world with the help of inclusivity workshops for educators. We aim to foster environments where acceptance and understanding thrive through our diverse range of programs. Get in touch with us today to discover more information about our programs.

Our Programs

Our social emotional learning (SEL) and empathy-building programs are designed to build acceptance and empathy and create cultures of inclusion for schools, communities, companies, and beyond.
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School Programs

This program is designed to help kids and teens build self-confidence, empathy and healthy relationship skills.

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Community Programs

We work with community organizations, summer camps, faith-based organizations, and other non-profits.

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Corporate Programs

DHIFI offers customized presentations and programming for companies of all sizes to build inclusivity and understanding in the workplace.

Testimonials

During our 2019 annual President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) Symposium, Meg gave an impressionable presentation titled “What You Think of Me is None of My Business: Embracing Your Superpower” which embodied our theme of PCCW Celebrates One Cornell: Diversity and Inclusion.” Not only was Meg’s presentation insightful, thoughtful and impactful, but she captivated the audience. Sharing stories about those who go through life with visible and invisible differences made us aware that we all face difficulties and challenges in many ways, but together, through education and awareness, we can be compassionate, loving and caring to everyone, no matter the trials and tribulations ahead.

Carole Quealy

Cornell University, Alumni Affairs & Development

When the U.S. Embassy in Israel hosted Meg Zucker as a Distinguished American Speaker in 2015, the audiences she spoke and met with were deeply inspired by her personal story, her effective advocacy, and the early success of Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It.  Her appearance made a huge impact with advocates for inclusion and acceptance which still resonates today with those who met her.

Daniel Shapiro

former U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Meg is an energetic and engaging speaker who inspires all who meet her with her life story of growing up with a blatant physical difference and parenting kids who share her difference.   Her message of “the things that make me different make me, me” is heartfelt and impactful and resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.  Meg’s mission of building acceptance, tolerance, and empathy is more important now than ever before.  Everyone who has the pleasure of hearing Meg’s story and her vision will be better for it.

Mindy Scheier

Founder and CEO, Runway of Dreams Foundation

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CASEL Competencies
 
  • Self-awareness: Assessing
 one’s own strengths […] and possessing confidence and growth mind-set
  • Social awareness: Taking the perspective of and empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Relationship skills: Establishing healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals.