Empathy Building Activities For Middle Schools

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Learn More About an Emotional Support Program for Organizations

At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we’re here to promote social emotional learning programs for students to help individuals celebrate the things that make them unique. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we have a strong belief in the power of fostering individuality and building environments where every individual can feel seen, heard, and valued. With our range of programs, we aim to promote inclusion, empathy, and self esteem for people from all walks of life.

Inclusion And Belonging Programs

We believe that an inclusion curriculum for students can truly make a difference in the world. At the core of DHIFI’s work is Social Emotional Learning. The tools of SEL equip individuals, particularly students, with the knowledge to understand and control emotions, develop interpersonal relationships, and make responsible choices. SEL activities have the ability to increase awareness of the experiences of others, encourage team building and foster better communication. Connecting with themselves and others, these activities lay the groundwork the social skills needed for self-growth and academic achievement. If you are curious about the potential of inclusivity activities, we’re here to help you get started.

SEL Activities For Students

We also focus on a Inclusion curriculum for organizations together with social emotional learning activities. Our Inclusion programs are built to build environments where each person can feel they belong, no matter their race, gender, background, or abilities. We don’t settle at inclusion; we work to create inclusion and inclusion where everyone has access to the same opportunities. Communities, schools, and corporations are all capable of benefitting from our engaging programs, which touch on a wide array of topics.

A Inclusion Curriculum

Supporting self acceptance activity ideas students at DHIFI encompasses programming for schools, businesses, and community settings. Our Speaking Engagements include motivational talks that confront assumptions about differences and disabilities. Interactive programs engage participants in thought-provoking activities that foster empathy, inclusion, and personal expression through art. The important dialogue started by our student programs celebrates the things that make us unique and, over time, creates an atmosphere of respect and kindness among peers. The specific needs of each audience are taken into account, ensuring a long-term impact for all participants. Experience the difference we can make with welcome activities for kids.

Get To Know You Activities For Families

Inspiring individuals to completely flaunt what makes them unique through social emotional activities for elementary school has been our mission at DHIFI from the start, since we believe that differences shouldn’t be hidden; they should be celebrated. We empower people of all ages to embrace their differences as an important part of who they are. Whether through narrative sharing, public speaking, or educational workshops, our objective is to build a world where inclusion is embraced and appreciated. Creating communities in which everyone feels empowered to celebrate their differences can only be achieved through encouraging understanding and respect.

Ways To Integrate Social Emotional Learning Activities for Schools

Are you an educator wondering how to integrate social emotional learning activities for students into your day-to-day classroom experience? You don’t have to give up too much of your class time for this goal to be achieved. At Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, we are here to provide you with ideas to assist students in celebrating their differences. A few examples include:

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

Disability Support Program Disability Education Initiatives

Our focus on bullying awareness curriculum for educators is central to our mission, as bullying often stems from a failure in understanding and acceptance of differences. We target the core issues behind bullying and give students methods to defend themselves through interactive activities and honest discussions. We highlight the importance of empathy, respect, and kindness, teaching students to recognize and oppose bullying behaviors in their communities. Our programs are aimed at more than just educating. Our goal is for students to transform into active advocates for real change. This is the reason an environment that is more inclusive and safe can be built for everyone. If you want to learn more about disability support activities for students, don’t hesitate to .

Self Acceptance Activity Ideas For Kids

Project Flaunt offers acceptance activities for the classroom that encourage a sense of belonging and community. We inspire individuals to not only celebrate their differences but to share their stories with others through our unique initiative, Project Flaunt. These activities can include introductory games where individuals share something unique about themselves, group projects that focus on individual strengths, or storytelling sessions where students discuss how their differences influence their perspectives. A deeper appreciation for inclusion is developed through these activities as students explore more about each other. This can happen in the classroom, at home, or throughout the broader community.

Inclusion And Belonging Activities For Companies

Inspiring individuals to embrace their differences and create a more inclusive world through SEL activities for educators is our clear mission at DHIFI, in everything we do. We strive to foster environments where understanding and acceptance thrive through our wide range of programs. For more information on our programs, visit us today.

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.