Building a caring and inclusive classroom begins with an understanding of where students are at not just academically, but emotionally. Many students today have been exposed to experiences that affect their ability to regulate their emotions. By teaching children positive behavior...

The learners identify the different communities with which they engage. They explore what it means to develop reciprocal trust within different communities.

Using a brainstormed list of health and safety issue areas, participants design and implement a survey. They poll a group of friends and family to determine what health and safety issues are of greatest concern in their community. 

Learners define actions they can take to show respect in their school and community.

Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.

Young people explore demographics and definitions to better understand some of the disabilities of their peers. They discuss how we can support one another's unique expressions of self. 

Participants learn about different types of foundations and how they work toward improving the common good.

To produce paintings or drawings that represent their “Dream of Peace” and that are submitted to an art competition.

A teacher using this lesson can look for art competitions locally or nationally that are sponsored by a museum, organization, or school district; a teacher might...

The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.