What Makes GMDC's Program Unique?

1. Interactive Sessions:  Students will engage in fun, interactive lessons focusing on kindness, empathy, diversity, and inclusion. 
2. Age-Appropriate Content: Each lesson and activity is tailored to the grade level, ensuring maximum relevance and impact. 
3. Collaborative Projects: Foster teamwork and cooperation through various projects that encourage understanding and acceptance among students. 
4. Experienced Facilitators: Our team of dedicated facilitators bring extensive experience working with students of all ages and abilities, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. 
5. Home-School Connection: Students will receive informative handouts and resources to reinforce the lessons learned during the workshop at home. ​

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Promoting Respect Workshop Curriculum

Curriculum updated Summer 2023, The Greater Mankato Diversity Council

PreK	Celebrating Our Differences
Kindergarten	Celebrating me and My Family
Grade 1	Understanding My Community
Grade 2	Exploring My Home
Grade 3	Seeing Myself in the World
Grade 4	People who have Shaped the World
Grade 5	Building Inclusive Communities

Work made by students participating in Promoting Respect Workshops

Is your school passionate about nurturing a respectful and inclusive school environment and community? Participate in Greater Mankato Diversity Council's PreK-5 Promoting Respect Workshops.

In these workshops, our team of experienced facilitators will guide students through interactive activities, engaging discussions, and creative projects that explore essential ideas around respect, acceptance, and belonging.  Together, let’s build a foundation of respect that will last a lifetime!

Invest in your student’s future by instilling the values of respect and empathy.  Together, let’s create a school environment where every child feels valued, respected, and included. ​

Contact Tracy Frederick Corcoran at GMDC to learn more about bringing PRW to your school

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Become a Facilitator

In the end, as any successful teacher will tell you, you can only teach the things that you are. If we practice racism then it is racism we teach.

- Max Lerner