The Relationships Initiative-FREE DOWNLOAD

Relationship building activities and lessons with digital resources from Michigan Learning Channel to help K-12 educators create safe, inclusive schools. Over 70 activities and lessons divided into 9 topic areas to be used at the classroom, school, or district level:

• Breaking the Ice—fun activities to get participants working together

• Checking In—easy activities to encourage participants to share how they are doing in the present moment

• Recognizing Commonalities—activities and lessons designed to reveal the many similarities participants share

• Building Foundational Skills—activities and lessons meant to support participants’ awareness of their own emotions and help them develop skills in listening and sharing with others

• Creating Community Norms—activities and lessons designed to help participants develop their own norms of behavior and interaction

• Sharing Who We Are—activities and lessons that encourage deeper personal sharing for authentic relationship building

• Setting Goals—activities and lessons intended to help participants think about their lives, goals, and aspirations beyond the present moment

• Creating Inclusive Spaces—activities and lessons designed to interrupt bias & bullying

• Affirming One Another—activities that encourage participants to share what they appreciate about one another