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ith m

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bearin

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Their le

aves never w

ither,

and they prosper in

all

they do.

PSA

LM

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Take a Step~ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS~

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Ask youth to form a straight line and conduct the activity in full silence. As statements are read out loud, individuals step forward when the statement is true for them. If they aren’t comfortable stepping forward, that is fine. Youth are encouraged to look around them and to note their feelings in response to the statements.

Option: This exercise can also be done in a circle or line where the youth step forward and then resume their former positions before each new statement is read.

Take A Step Statements:• Take a step if you’ve ever seen someone called a bad name or teased.

• Take a step if you’ve ever been teased about your accent or the way you say words.

• Take a step if you or any family member has a disability.

• Take a step if you’ve been whistled at, or harassed, or been overlooked for an opportunity because you were a girl.

• Take a step if you’ve been told you should be tough and not cry because you are a boy.

• Take a step if you’ve been picked last for games or sports, or not included at all.

• Take a step if you’ve been told you are too young to understand something.

• Take a step if you’ve been put down or discriminated against because of your skin color.

• Take a step if you’ve ever been teased about the shape of your body, wearing glasses, hearing aides, or the clothes you wear.

• Take a step if you’ve ever stood by and watched while someone was hurt, and you were too afraid to say anything about it.

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