Open each class period, meeting, or professional learning experience with an inclusive welcome.
An inclusive welcome is culturally and linguistically respectful, builds community, and connects to the work ahead. When planning and facilitating activities, educators are always thinking, “What’s my purpose?” The inclusive welcome is an opportunity to bring that purpose to life. What to a casual observer might appear to be an icebreaker or time-filler can be an intentional, effective educational strategy.
Below are a list of Inclusive Welcome Activities geared towards high school students that are between 1-5 minutes long.