Empathy-Based Activities For High Schools

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Helping individuals celebrate their differences through disability education programs for educators is our mission at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we nurture environments that allow for this can happen by fostering uniqueness. Through our variety of programs, we aim to promote inclusion, empathy, and personal growth for students from diverse backgrounds.

Inclusion And Belonging Activities

We believe that a social emotional learning curriculum for students can truly make a difference in the world. At the core of DHIFI’s work is Social Emotional Learning. SEL provides individuals – students in particular – with the tools to understand and control their emotions, develop strong interpersonal skills, and make responsible decisions. SEL activities offer a lot of benefits for both individuals and teams. Some examples include enhanced communication, increased empathy, and stronger team building. The social skills needed for personal success and academic achievement can be established with these activities as they help build stronger connections. If you are curious about the power of empathy-based workshops, we’re here to help you get started.

Social Emotional Learning Program For Schools

In addition to social emotional learning activities, we also focus on an inclusion curriculum for students. Our Inclusion programs are structured to cultivate environments where each person can feel they belong, regardless of their race, gender, abilities, or background. We don’t just stop at inclusion; we work to create inclusion and inclusion where each person can access the same opportunities. Our programming is ideal for schools, corporate settings, and community groups, with interactive formats that address an array of topics.

Inclusion Activities

With a range of programs focused on schools, companies, and communities, we advocate for disability education workshop for schools at DHIFI. Through inspirational talks, our Speaking Engagements work to challenge assumptions about disabilities and other differences. Participants experience our interactive programs to be highly engaging, fostering introspection, self-expression, and greater empathy and inclusion. The important dialogue started by our programs for students celebrates the things that make us unique and, over time, builds an atmosphere of respect and kindness among peers. The specific needs of each audience are taken into account, ensuring a lasting impact for all participants. Experience the difference we can make with empathy building activities classroom.

SEL Activities For Students

DHIFI’s mission is to empower individuals to embrace the things that make them unique through get to know you activity ideas middle school , rooted in the principle that differences should be celebrated, not hidden. Nothing is more important to us that individuals embrace their differences as an important part of who they are. What we aim for is to build a world where inclusion is embraced and appreciated, whether that’s through sharing stories, keynote talks, or educational workshops. Understanding and respect are crucial for spaces that encourage their members to celebrate their differences with pride.

Integrating Social Emotional Learning Activities for Students

As an educator, you may be wondering how you can integrate social emotional learning activities for educators into your school curriculum. You don’t have to give up too much of your class time for this goal to be achieved. We’re here to provide you with a few ideas to assist students in celebrating their differences at DHIFI. A few examples include:

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

Bullying Awareness Activities Disability Awareness Initiatives For Organizations

Bullying is often caused by an absence of understanding and appreciation, which is why we are so dedicated to disability support program for students. Through interactive activities and candid discussions, we tackle the root causes of bullying and ensure students are equipped with strategies for standing up against it. Giving students the skills and awareness they need to spot bullying behaviors around them and to oppose them, we emphasize kindness, respect, and empathy. These programs do more than just build awareness, they also empower students to transform into advocates for change, creating environments that are safer and more supportive for everyone. If you want to learn more about disability acceptance initiatives for schools, don’t hesitate to .

Welcome Activity Ideas For Students

Project Flaunt provides empathy building activities middle school that promote a sense of inclusion and community. Project Flaunt is a one-of-a-kind initiative that empowers individuals to celebrate their differences and tell their stories to others. These activities may include icebreakers where individuals share something unique about themselves, collaborative activities that highlight individual strengths, or storytelling sessions where students discuss how their differences shape their perspectives. A deeper appreciation for differences is gained through these activities as students discover more about each other. This can happen in the classroom, at home, or throughout the broader community.

A SEL Curriculum For Schools

Through everything we do at DHIFI, our mission is evident: to inspire individuals to celebrate their differences and create a more inclusive world with the help of disability support program for educators. Through our broad range of programs, we strive to foster environments where acceptance and understanding thrive. Get in touch with us today to learn more information concerning 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.