Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Have the children draw a picture of a place where you belong.

Objective: To have the children begin a discussion of belonging.

Activity: Have the children draw a picture of a place where you belong. It could be a room, or a house, or a yard, or a school

Assessment: Details in the picture and the sense of belonging the picture conveys