Empathy-Based Curriculum For Elementary Schools

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Helping individuals flaunt their differences through inclusivity workshops for schools is what we are all about at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we believe in the power of embracing differences and creating environments where every individual is capable of feeling seen, heard, and valued. With our range of programs, we aim to encourage acceptance, empathy, and self-confidence for individuals from all backgrounds.

Inclusion Programs

We believe that a SEL program for students can truly make a difference in the world. Social Emotional Learning is central of our work at DHIFI. SEL gives individuals – students in particular – with the tools to understand and control their emotions, develop strong social connections, and make responsible decisions. Increasing awareness of how others experience the world, encouraging team building and fostering enhanced communication are just a few advantages of SEL activities. Connecting with themselves and others, these activities lay the groundwork the social skills needed for self-growth and scholastic success. If you are curious about the potential of a social emotional learning curriculum, we’re here to help you get started.

An Inclusion Program For Students

We also focus on a inclusion curriculum for educators together with social emotional learning activities. Fostering spaces where each individual feels a sense of inclusion, regardless of their gender, race, background, or abilities is the aim of our Inclusion programs. We don’t just stop at inclusion; we work to foster inclusion and inclusion where each person can access the same opportunities. Our programs benefit schools, businesses, and communities with engaging formats that address a wide range of topics.

An Inclusion Program Curriculum

With a range of programs focused on schools, companies, and communities, we advocate for disability education programs for universities at DHIFI. Through motivational talks, our Speaking Engagements work to challenge preconceived notions about differences like disabilities. Interactive programs engage participants in meaningful activities that encourage compassion, inclusion, and personal expression through creative work. Our student programs ignite a critical dialogue, centered around celebrating uniqueness and building an atmosphere of respect and kindness among peers. Every program is tailored to the unique needs of the audience, ensuring a enduring impact on all who participate. Experience the difference we can make with icebreaker activity ideas elementary school.

Welcome Activities For Students

Founded on the principle that differences should be flaunted, not hidden, DHIFI’s mission is to empower individuals to celebrate what makes them different through self acceptance activities for elementary school. Inspiring people of every age to embrace their differences as a fundamental element of who they are is central to our mission. Whether it’s through storytelling, public speaking, or interactive seminars, our objective is to foster a world where inclusion is valued and celebrated. By nurturing respect and understanding, our goal is to create communities where everyone feels encouraged to embrace their differences with pride.

Integrating SEL Activities for Students

As an educator, you may be curious about ways to integrate social emotional learning activities for students into your school curriculum. There’s a variety of ways to do this without taking over too much of your schooldays. At DHIFI, we’re here to provide you with ideas to assist students in celebrating their differences. A few examples include:

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

Bullying Awareness Curriculum Disability Acceptance Curriculum

Critical to our mission at DHIFI is our dedication on bullying prevention training for organizations. A gap in understanding and recognition of differences is a common cause of bullying. Through interactive activities and honest discussions, we confront the underlying reasons of bullying and ensure students are equipped with strategies for standing up against it. The importance of empathy, kindness, and respect cannot be emphasized enough. This is the reason students are shown to identify bullying behaviors in their communities and oppose them. These programs raise awareness as well as build safer, more supportive environments for everyone by equipping students to transform into advocates for change. If you want to learn more about disability education workshops for universities, don’t hesitate to .

Self Acceptance Activity Ideas For Students

To foster an increased sense of inclusion and community, you will find icebreaker activities for kids at Project Flaunt. We encourage individuals to not only celebrate their differences but to express their stories with others through our unique initiative, Project Flaunt. Individuals talk about something distinct about themselves in introductory games during these activities. Through storytelling, they can discuss how their perspectives are shaped by their differences, and personal talents are often highlighted in group projects. A deeper understanding for differences is gained through these activities as students explore more about each other. This can happen in the classroom, at home, or within the larger community.

Inclusion And Belonging Activities For Youth Groups

With everything we do at DHIFI, our mission is simple: to inspire individuals to embrace their differences and create a world that’s more inclusive through an inclusion program for educators. We strive to foster environments where understanding and acceptance thrive through our diverse range of programs. 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.