Belonging

What it looks like when this need is NOT being met:

• Low self-esteem, talking negatively about self-worth
• Hesitancy to work with others
• Isolation and lack of engagement in group activities
• Bullying, either perpetrated or experienced by individuals in the classroom
• Fear of sharing personal interests or activities

Ways to help meet this need:

• Structured opportunities to get to know and share with peers
• Free time to play and learn collaboratively
• Activities that highlight and celebrate what makes us unique
• Practice with sharing and receiving kindness
• Open discussions or experiences that create space for understanding the role belonging plays in our lives

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