Empathy-Based Activities For Youth Groups

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At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we’re here to promote a social emotional learning curriculum for educators to help people celebrate their differences. Everyone should be able to feel seen, valued and heard. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we create environments that allow for this is capable of happening by embracing differences. We aim to promote acceptance, self-confidence and empathy for individuals of diverse backgrounds through a range of programs.

Inclusion And Belonging Program

We believe that empathy-based program for organizations can truly make a difference in the world. At the core of our work at DHIFI is Social Emotional Learning. SEL provides individuals – students in particular – with the resources to understand and control their emotions, develop strong social connections, and make responsible decisions. Increasing awareness of how others experience the world, encouraging the building of strong teams and encouraging enhanced communication are simply several benefits of SEL activities. These exercises help participants connect with themselves and others, building the foundational social skills necessary for success, both personally and academically. If you are curious about the potential of a social emotional learning curriculum, we’re here to help you get started.

Social Emotional Learning Programs For Schools

We also focus on inclusion programs for students together with social emotional learning activities. At DHIFI, we make sure that everybody feels like they belong, no matter no matter what their gender, race, abilities, or background happen to be. Beyond basic inclusion, we emphasize inclusion and inclusion, with a goal of making sure equal access to the same opportunities. Our programs serve schools, corporations, and communities with interactive formats that address a broad scope of topics.

An Inclusion Curriculum

With a wide array of programs geared toward schools, companies, and communities, we promote social emotional learning activity ideas families at DHIFI. Our Speaking Engagements feature inspirational talks that confront preconceived notions about differences and disabilities. Participants experience our interactive programs to be highly engaging, fostering introspection, self-expression, while promoting empathy and inclusion. The crucial dialogue started by our programs for students celebrates the things that make us unique and, over time, builds an atmosphere of kindness and mutual respect among peers. To ensure a long-term impact on all who attend, each program is customized to the individual needs of the audience. Experience the difference we can make with welcome activities for the classroom.

Get To Know You Activities For Families

Founded on the idea that differences should be flaunted, not suppressed, DHIFI’s mission is to inspire individuals to embrace what makes them unique through get to know you activity ideas kids. We inspire people of all ages to flaunt their differences as an integral part of who they are. Whether it’s through storytelling, interactive seminars or public speaking, our goal is to create a world where inclusion is celebrated and valued. Understanding and respect must be fostered for communities that empower their members to proudly flaunt their differences confidently.

Integrating Social Emotional Learning Activities for Schools

Are you an educator wondering how to integrate social emotional learning activities for schools into your school curriculum? There’s a variety of ways to do this without too much of your schooldays being taken over. At DHIFI, we are here to give you ideas to help students celebrate their differences. A few examples include:

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

Bullying Prevention Activities Bullying Prevention Workshops For Students

Critical to our mission at DHIFI is our dedication on disability acceptance programs for educators. A lack of understanding and acceptance of differences is what often leads to bullying. Through interactive activities and honest discussions, we address the underlying reasons of bullying and ensure students are equipped with strategies to speak up against it. We stress the importance of respect, empathy, and kindness, helping students to identify and oppose bullying behaviors when they’re encountered in their communities. These programs not only build awareness, they additionally empower students to transform into advocates for change, creating safer, more supportive environments for all. If you’d like to learn more about emotional support programs for schools, don’t hesitate to .

Acceptance Activity Ideas For Elementary School

Encouraging a sense of connection and belonging, Project Flaunt features welcome activities for the classroom . We inspire individuals to more than just flaunt their differences but to share their stories with others through our unique initiative, Project Flaunt. Narrative sharing where students talk about how their differences shape their perspectives, group projects that showcase individual strengths, and introductory exercises where students share something special about themselves are examples of these activities. Through these activities, students don’t just discover more about one another, they also gain a deeper appreciation for differences within their classroom, at home, and in the larger community.

Social Emotional Learning Curriculum For High Schools

In everything we do at DHIFI, our mission is simple: to empower individuals to embrace their differences and build a world that’s more inclusive with the help of a SEL program for educators. We aim to foster environments where understanding and acceptance thrive through our wide range of programs. Contact us today to discover 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.