Join a group of children as they spend a day at a school where everyone belongs. From different cultures, languages, abilities, and family backgrounds, the students learn, play, and grow together. All Are Welcome celebrates diversity, kindness, and the idea that every person has value and deserves to feel accepted exactly as they are.
Discussion Questions
- What does the phrase “all are welcome” mean to you?
- Look at the pictures in the book. What are some ways the children in the book are different from one another? What are some things the children have in common?
- Why is it important that everyone feels welcome at school?
Building Empathy and Celebrating Differences
- How would you feel if you were new to a school and didn’t know anyone?
- Have you ever felt left out? What happened, and how did it feel?
- What could you do if you noticed someone sitting alone or feeling excluded?
- How can we show kindness to someone who is different from us?
- What makes you unique?
- What is something special about your family, culture, traditions, or interests?
- Why do our differences make our communities stronger?
- What can we learn from people whose experiences are different from our own?
Taking Action
- What are some ways we can make our classroom or home more welcoming?
- How can we include others during games, group work, or activities?
- What does it look like to be a good friend to everyone?
- What is one thing you can do this week to help someone feel they belong?
Activity
Belonging Circle
Gather your group in a circle and have each participant complete these sentences:
- I feel welcome when…
- I can help others feel welcome by…