Ask the class to raise their hand if they have ever felt different or like they didn't fit in. (everyone should raise their hands)
Say: Look around. We have all felt like we didn't fit in at some point.
Discussion questions:
- How do we get over feeling different and awkward, so that we can get to know new people and make friends?
- How could you "step up your friend game" here at Indian Hills?
- What has worked for you in the past to get to know someone?
- List some ideas as a class of things that you can do to make new friends this year. (examples: sit by someone new at lunch, say hi in the hallway, help someone find their class, play a game/sport with someone new, join an after school activity, ask someone what their favorite movie is, hold the door for someone, etc...)
CHALLENGE: Meet and talk to one new person today!
