Experience a Real Month of EmpowerLit.
September Theme: Belonging
Explore four weeks of EmpowerLit instruction across K–12 and see exactly what teachers receive throughout a full month.
I Belong
Teacher Guide
Teacher Guide
Step-by-step guidance that gives the teacher everything needed to lead the lesson, including teaching points, discussion prompts, modeling, and lesson flow.
Classroom Slides
Classroom Slides
Ready-to-present classroom slides that follow the Teacher Guide and help teachers lead the lesson from beginning to end.
Student Handouts
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
Additional activities teachers can use to extend the core lesson, reinforce the skill, or provide more practice.
Daily Sparks
Start each school day with a five-minute literacy and SEL activity designed to spark meaningful conversations, reflection, and writing.
“You belong just by being you.”
Draw or write about someone who makes you feel loved.
“Kind words help everyone belong.”
What is one kind thing you can say to a friend today?
“A smile is a great way to welcome someone.”
Draw a picture of yourself welcoming a new friend to your classroom or playground. Then write: How did you help your new friend feel welcome? What did you say or do?
“Kindness grows every day.”
What is the kindest thing someone has done for you?
“We all matter.”
What makes you smile at school?
Supporting Resources
You Really, Truly Do Belong
A beautifully illustrated read-aloud that reinforces this week's lesson on belonging while helping students build empathy, confidence, and classroom community.