Unity Day Resources

Unity Videos

Here you will find several videos that can be played in the classroom to jump start a conversation about unity. Also included are some potential questions to discuss as a class.

How Will you Change Our World Challenge (5-10 minutes)

Have each student select a card from this list and have them attempt to complete the unity task before the day is over. Process at the end of the day.
Contact Laura if you would like to do this task as I have cards prepared for distribution.

Sidewalk Chalk Messages (30-60 minutes)

Write positive messages of unity on sidewalks around school

Spreading the Care (30-40 minutes)

Students use orange ribbons to decorate different parts of the school. They can write messages related to unity and care on these ribbons.

Door Decorations (1 hr)

Decorate your classroom door for Unity Day! Be creative and allow your students to share their ideas on how to decorate doors to share messages of respect, acceptance, and inclusion.

Book Resources

A list of books on the topic of bullying for ELC-Grade 12

Here is a list specific to books that are available at VIS

A Wrinkled Heart (30 minutes)

“A Wrinkled Heart” activity provides students with a powerful visual that shows the effects hurtful words or behaviors have on someone. The activity is simple and a great reminder to be kind to others. Click here for instructions.

Every Step You Take (30-40 minutes)

Make individualized footprints to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the steps they can take to create a world without bullying. This activity is designed to help students recognize that every step they take individually helps unite all students along the path for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Click here for instructions.

Morning Meeting Topic Ideas on Unity (5-10 minutes)

Have students look up the definition of “unity.”
Make a list of synonyms for unity with students. Possible answers include: harmony, peace, consensus, solidarity, or agreement.
Discuss what unity means to each of them, their school, and their community — and how it relates to preventing bullying and creating a safer school.
Reflect on the statement, “When we stand together, no one stands alone.”
Discuss how you can show unity in your classroom.
What is bullying and how can we take action to prevent it?
Why is unity important for our school climate?

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