MAP OF THE HUMAN HEART
1. On a blank paper students draw a heart shape to represent their own hearts.
2. Inside the heart they use pictures to repre- sent what is important to them in their lives (e.g., a parent, brother or sister; their school; the country where they were born; a sport or hobby; friends; teachers). Older students can use their knowledge of fractions and map- ping to apportion space while younger stu- dents may simply want to fi ll their heart with what they care about. You might begin this activity by drawing and sharing some of the things that are in your heart.
3. Students pair up and then share with their partner two or three things that are in their heart and why they are important in their lives.
4. Display the hearts prominently at the front of your classroom, perhaps in a circle to symbolize connectedness.
5. Perhaps have a sharing circle or infor- mally share by asking students to describe their hearts throughout the following week at opportune moments. This is also a great Valentine’s Day activity.
Possible Refl ection Questions
Content: How did you choose what to put into your heart?
Collaborative: How did you know your partner was being an attentive listener?
Personal: How does it feel to share what is in your heart with someone else?
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INCLUSION IS A PROCESS, NOT AN EVENT, AND WHILE THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNE TIME TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM ATMOSPHERE, ANY TIME IS A GREAT TIME FOR BUILDING INCLUSION!
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