Diversity and Inclusion
What does inclusion mean?
Including others
Why is it important to know what our strengths are?
It is important to know what our strengths are so that we can build upon them and experience success.
Name three qualities of a good friend.
Kind, trustworthy, similar interests, funny, etc.
Each person in your group: Say ONE thing that you value in life.
Values
Give one example of a fixed mindset statement and one example of a growth mindset statement.
Fixed: "I can't do this!"
Growth: "What do I need to ask in order to understand this more?"
What does diversity mean?
Having a variety of something, having different things, etc.
What would negative self-esteem look like/sound like in your friend?
Negative self-talk, does not see successes, negative outlook, etc.
Name three qualities that would hurt a friendship
Not keeping plans, lying, being rude behind their back, etc.
What is "self-awareness"?
Having a strong understanding of who you are
Why is having a growth mindset important?
It is important because it helps us keep trying and build self-confidence. It allows us to take necessary risks.
What are some examples of diversity?
Cultures, where we are from, disabilities, etc.
Why is positive self-talk important?
2. Improves attitude
3. Helps to cope with stress
4. Helps us through challenges
Use an "I statement" to say how you are feeling
"I feel ____ because ____ ."
Why is it important to know what our values are?
Our values help us make wise choices and understand how our choices affect ourselves and those around us.
Name ONE Famous Failure product that we talked about.
Coke, Potato Chips, Bubble Wrap, PlayDoh, Popsicles
How can we show inclusion at school?
Including others when they don't have someone to play with, inviting others to play if they are on the buddy bench, being a partner with someone new to your class, etc.
What is one way to increase our confidence?
1. Don't give up
2. Turn down the volume on negative self-talk
3. Be constructive, not destructive
4. Re-evaluate goals
5. Celebrate your differences
What is a compromise? Give an example of a compromise in a friendship.
A compromise is "meeting in the middle", coming to an agreement. Ex.) One person picks the movie you watch, the other picks the snack
Why is it important to identify our emotions?
In order to use coping skills effectively, we need to be aware of our own emotions in the first place, which lead back to self-awareness skills.
Name ONE way we can be creative in our problem solving.
Curiosity - ask lots of questions
Try new things
Keep an open mind
Learn how things work
Create things
Keep a list of your ideas
What can we learn from diversity?
We can learn about different people, ways of doing things, cultures, mindsets, thinking, etc.
Give them positive affirmations, talk through their problems, ask if they want to talk to someone, etc.
How would you solve the following problem:
Your friend told a secret to another student.
Talk to them at an appropriate time, use "I statement", make a plan for going forward
Where do our values come from? What influences our values?
personalities, family, friends, cultural beliefs, religious beliefs
How can mistakes be a good thing?
It helps us get closer to success by knowing what doesn't work. It teaches us to keep trying and to not give up.