1. Read, review and engage with the lesson
2. Consider doing a personal connection challenge yourself
3. Send communication to parents and administrators
4. Prepare materials
5. Lead the lesson with your students
6. Reflect on lesson and follow up with students as needed
2. Consider doing a personal connection challenge yourself
3. Send communication to parents and administrators
4. Prepare materials
5. Lead the lesson with your students
6. Reflect on lesson and follow up with students as needed
Classroom Slides
connection challenge
get ready to connect:
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LESSON PLAN & Discussion Guide
Students will reflect on their background and history in order to connect with others with the same shared experiences.
school Connections
Connection Notes
PREP checklist:
- Teaching Slides
- Empathy Lesson Video: Vik's Story
- Connection Notes, print one for each student
- Connection Challenge: Hope Notes, print one for each student
- Monthly Assessment
03. empathy lesson
Vik Chopra
My name is Vik! I am a gay and formerly incarcerated film-maker. I believe that connection is essential for grounding into our true, authentic selves. There was a time in the not so distant past that I almost lost my life to addiction. But today, my life is a blessing, as I am deeply connected with some of the most amazing people who inspire me and make me...me!
story Themes:
Drinking, drugs, addiction, homelessness, illegal acts, suicide
