“Walk In My Shoes”
with a Kaleidoscope of Friends
Inclusive Schools Week is celebrated annually around the country. This year we will participate in Inclusive Schools Week from December 3rd-7th. This entire week will celebrate and promote acceptance and inclusion of the diverse population we have at GBE. The theme this year is Kaleidoscope of Friends. Activities during this week are designed to increase awareness of students with special needs and foster the inclusion of all students. Each day of “Walk In My Shoes: Kaleidoscope of Friends” Week, will have a theme day with mindful activities (details below). GBE Counselors will be focusing guidance lessons on empathy and inclusion, culminating with a school-wide “Walk In My Shoes” activity.
Monday, December 3rd: KALEIDOSCOPE Day
We are all shapes, sizes and colors that collectively make up a rainbow or kaleidoscope. Each grade level will dress in a bright color as we join together to make up our GBE rainbow.
Pre-school & Ktg: Any Rainbow Color
1st Grade: Orange 4th Grade: Yellow
2nd Grade: Red 5th Grade: Blue
3rd Grade: Purple 6th Grade: Green
Mindful Activity: Invite someone new to play with you at recess or sit with you on the bus, or at lunch. Include someone who may a friend.
Tuesday, December 4th: EXERCISE Day
Exercise your right to be different! Wear workout gear.
Mindful Activity: Tell a classmate what you appreciate about them.
Wednesday, December 5th: We are all UNIQUE!
Dress to show what makes you unique. Example: clothing that represents your culture, a team you play for, a place you have traveled, wear your favorite wacky socks. Please note: this is Picture Re-take Day.
Mindful Activity: What makes you different? Share with your class what makes you special. (Older students may make a journal entry.)
Thursday, December 6th: I am “BLUE-tiful” Day
Wear BLUE to show you are beautiful inside and out.
Mindful Activity: Draw a self-portrait. Include your special talents and interests.
Friday, December 7th: Unity Day. WE are all INCULDED at GBE!
Wear GBE spirit Wear or GBE COLORS
Mindful Activity: Perform a random act of kindness for a classmate, teacher or parent.
Volunteers Needed
On Wednesday, December 5th, students in grades 3 – 6 will have an opportunity to participate in activities designed to experience what it might feel like to have special needs during their regular PE classes. To make this a success we need your help. Please click on the link below to volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e44ada82eaa8-walk
We hope this week will bring awareness of how we are each unique and how empathy can change how we feel about ourselves and how we look at others.
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