Launch
Meet Community Voices
Project Launch
Go on a short guided walk or chat with a neighbor, school staff member, or family member to learn how the school space affects their day. Ask 2 simple questions about what helps them learn and where spaces feel safe or confusing. Record answers with quick sketches and labels, using simple drawings if you can't write. After the walk, take a quick movement break, then share a few favorite ideas with a partner and create a simple empathy sketch of the person’s experience.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
50 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 50 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather the group and set expectations for the walk. Explain the goal and what to focus on during the walk. (20 min) |
| 2 | Embark on the guided walk around the school grounds, pointing out interesting architectural features and discussing community needs. (60 min) |
| 3 | Stop at key locations where participants can observe and record their thoughts through simple drawings or sketches. (30 min) |
| 4 | Take a movement break to refresh and reflect on the walk. (20 min) |
| 5 | Pair up to share favorite observations and ideas. Create an empathy sketch illustrating one person's experience, insights, and feelings. (40 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare visual aids or an anchor chart to explain the activity goals and participant roles during the walk.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to go on a walk and talk with someone nearby about how they feel in different parts of the school. Ask two questions about what helps them learn and where spaces feel safe or confusing. Draw quick sketches and labels to record their answers. After the walk, share a few favorite ideas with a partner and make a simple empathy sketch showing the person's experience.