The power of a name
Builds a foundation of trust and openness in the classroom around the simple power of a name.
The ten activities
Activities
Each one runs in about 60 minutes of normal class time. They are listed in the order they are meant to be taught — the sequence is what does the work.
The ten activities in order
The story behind my name
Helps students discover the meaning and the love behind their own name.
How I want to be addressed
Guides students to identify and express how they want to be addressed.
Name over label
Explores why a name carries more respect than any label ever could.
Too complex for one word
Shows students that they are far too complex to be reduced to a single label.
What identity is made of
Challenges students to rethink what truly makes up their identity, and how it is defined.
The class is a community
Reveals the hidden connections between every student's community and their classroom.
Culture and belonging
Introduces the idea of culture and belonging in a way young students can grasp.
Saying where the line is
Builds confidence in setting and voicing personal boundaries.
A shared commitment
Brings the whole journey together with a shared, meaningful commitment.
JUNE
And then, the festival
June brings the whole year together in a celebration of identity, built entirely from the work the students have made. The pack includes a suggested guide and the materials to run it.
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Each activity comes with its objective, materials, step-by-step instructions, discussion guidance and reflection questions.