We spent some time in the first few days of school engaging in activities that helped to promote acceptance and celebrate individuality within our classroom. After listening to the story “The Day You Begin,” we discussed the importance of celebrating differences and accepting one another. The students were then asked to write a paragraph discussing their favourite thing about themselves. We also read a poem called “Sharing Our Similarities and Celebrating Our Differences.” As a final activity the students loved making locker charms with 5 coloured beads, each representing a different interest or character trait that they are proud of. The charms hang on the lockers as a reminder that everyone is different and unique, but together we make our school a better place.