INCLUDE SOMEONE

A GUIDE FOR KIDS

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Let’s talk about what it means to include!

Let’s talk about what it means to include!

WHAT ISINCLUSION?

The act of inviting and involving others so that they are welcomed,

valued, and supported.

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To include someone is to bring them IN so that they feel like they are a part of something. It could be as simple as a conversation, engaging in an activity together, or asking them to participate in a group.   When someone is included, it helps them feel respected, valued for who they are, and like they belong.

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Include: The IN matters! To be inclusive, means to:

IN VITE

IN TERACTIN VOLVE IN FLUENCE

IN TEREST IN SPIRE

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NOTICE IF SOMEONE IS ALONE

AT RECESS ANDASK IF THEY WANT

TO JOIN YOU

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INvite others in so they don’t feel alone.

INVITE SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SIT TO

JOIN YOUR CREW

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INvite others in so they don’t feel alone.

LEARN SOMETHINGNEW ABOUT

A PEER

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Be INvested in the feelings of someone else so they feel like they belong.

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BE PATIENT WITHTHOSE WHO DO

THINGS IN ADIFFERENT WAY

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Be INvested in the feelings of someone else so they feel like they belong.

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SAY “GOODMORNING” TO

SOMEONE WALKINGTO CLASS ALONE

Have meaningful INteractions that make others feel respected

TELL SOMEONE YOU’RE HAPPYTHEY’RE PART

OF YOUR SCHOOL

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Have meaningful INteractions that make others feel respected

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ASK SOMEONE HOW THEIR DAY IS GOING AND REALLY LISTEN

TO THE ANSWER

Have meaningful INteractions that make others feel respected

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GIVE A SINCERECOMPLIMENT

ABOUT SOMETHING WELL DONE

Have meaningful INteractions that make others feel respected

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THANK SOMEONEYOU’VE NEVER

SPOKEN TO FORSOMETHING THEY

DO EVERY DAY

Make someone new feel INvolved in your school

INTRODUCEYOURSELF TO

SOMEONE NEW

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Make someone new feel INvolved in your school

PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up have partnered to inspire kids across the nation to make a difference by including someone. Visit www.IncludeSomeone.com for more information.

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INCLUDE SOMEONE TODAY!YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.