Inclusion Matters

Inclusion matters because some kids get left out every single day. How would you feel if you went out to recess everyday and no one wanted to play with you and you played all alone every single day? Would it make you sad, mad, disappointed or happy?

Inclusion helps people with disabilities not be alone and have lots of friends. Inclusion helps nondisabled people be more kind, caring and loving. If I didn’t have a brother with a disability I don’t think I would be so kind, caring or loving.

Here are 3 ways to include people:

1. If you see someone playing alone ask them if they want to play.
2. If your teacher tells your class to make groups of 5 and you only have four kids you can look around to see if anyone is looking for a group but no ones including them and invite them to join.
3. If your school is doing a talent show and someone wants to do something with other kids but no one will do it with them, ask them if they want to do it with you (if you’re comfortable with it).

And that is why inclusion is so important.