Key motivation: Building a culture where names are respected.

Key benefits: Culturally responsive activities and practices to build inclusive communities where everyone feels they belong, are visible and are respected.

The activities and practices focus on the importance of names and their correct pronunciation, and how to use them respectfully to celebrate diversity and individuality and build community and empathy.

Key areas of learning: Names, identities, respect and empathy

Things to do and consider before the academic year starts

to create a culture where names are respected.

Activities for schools around names

View video resources to prompt discussions about the importance of names here

View icebreaker activities around names here

View community building class activities around names here

View discussion-based class activities around names here