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Helping individuals celebrate their differences through social emotional learning activities for elementary schools is what we’re all about at Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It. Everyone deserves to feel recognized, valued and heard. At Don’t Hide It Flaunt It (DHIFI), we nurture environments where this can happen by embracing differences. Our goal is to promote acceptance, self-confidence and empathy for people of diverse backgrounds through a range of programs.

Inclusion And Belonging Programs

We believe that social emotional learning activities for educators is truly capable of making a difference in the world. At the core of our work at DHIFI is Social Emotional Learning. SEL equips individuals, especially students, with the skills to understand and control emotions, develop interpersonal relationships, and make responsible choices. Increasing awareness of the experiences of others, encouraging team building and fostering better communication are simply several benefits of SEL activities. These activities assist students connect with themselves and others, developing the foundational social skills required for achievement, both personally and academically. If you are curious about the power of an inclusion and belonging program, we’re here to help you get started.

Inclusion Activities For Universities

Together with social emotional learning activities, we also focus on inclusion activities for elementary schools. Creating environments where each individual feels a sense of belonging, no matter their gender, race, background, or abilities is the goal of our Inclusion programs. We don’t settle at inclusion; we work to foster inclusion and inclusion where everyone has access to the same opportunities. Schools, communities, and corporations are all capable of benefitting from our engaging programs, which touch on a broad range of topics.

An Inclusion Program Curriculum

With a range of programs focused on companies, schools, and communities, we foster icebreaker activities for the classroom at DHIFI. Through inspirational talks, our Speaking Engagements work to challenge misconceptions about differences like disabilities. Interactive programs involve participants in meaningful activities that foster compassion, inclusion, and self-expression through art. Focusing on celebrating uniqueness and creating an atmosphere of respect and kindness among peers, our student programs start an essential dialogue. The specific needs of each audience are taken into account, the impact for all participants is long-term. Experience the difference we can make with welcome activities for families.

Welcome Activities For Families

Our mission at DHIFI is to encourage individuals to embrace what makes them unique through SEL activities for middle school , founded on the principle that differences should be flaunted, not concealed. It’s essential to us that individuals embrace their differences as an important part of who they are. Through storytelling, public speaking, or seminars, our objective is to foster a world where inclusion is appreciated and celebrated. Understanding and respect are crucial for communities that encourage their members to celebrate their differences confidently.

Integrating SEL Activities for Educators

Are you an educator wondering how to integrate SEL activities for students into your school curriculum? It doesn’t have to eat into your whole school day and there are many ways of achieving this. We are here to provide you with some ideas to help students celebrate their differences at DHIFI. These are several a few examples:

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

Bullying Awareness Activities Bullying Awareness Workshop

Our focus on bullying prevention programs for companies is central to our mission, as bullying frequently stems from a failure in understanding and acceptance of differences. We address the core issues behind bullying and give students strategies to take a stand through interactive activities and honest discussions. The importance of empathy, kindness, and respect can’t be overstated. This is why students are shown to recognize bullying behaviors in their communities and take a stand them. These programs raise awareness as well as build environments that are safer and more supportive for everyone by empowering students to become advocates for change. If you want to learn more about emotional support programs for students, don’t hesitate to .

Ideas For Classroom Activities

Encouraging a sense of belonging and connection, Project Flaunt features icebreaker activities for families . Project Flaunt is a unique initiative that encourages individuals to embrace their differences and share their stories with others. These activities can include icebreakers where individuals express something special about themselves, group projects that celebrate individual strengths, or storytelling sessions where students discuss how their differences shape their perspectives. A deeper appreciation for inclusion is gained through these activities as students learn more about each other. This can happen in the classroom, at home, or within the broader community.

Inclusion And Belonging Curriculum For Military Families

With everything we do at DHIFI, our mission is clear: to inspire individuals to embrace their differences and create a more inclusive world with the help of disability awareness initiatives for students. We aim to foster environments where acceptance and understanding thrive through our wide range of programs. For additional 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.