Wouldn’t it be a dream come true if students in every school and in every classroom could say to their educators, peers, and community that they come unarmed, without bias or judgment, and will do so every day? The Handshake Casting Project™ is a tool I’ve used in the classroom to achieve just that dream. It allowed students be individuals and to accept others for doing the same. The project sparked discussions and understanding about making respect and tolerance an everyday point of behavior.

As educators, we need to go beyond lecturing to our students about being caring, honest, and respectful. We need to bring these messages to our students in an enticing way. It should be fun for you and for your students. Laugh together – it will do the work of hours of lectures. I found that The Handshake Casting Project™ was the tool that tied it all together.

The Handshake Casting Project™ turned the everyday act of shaking hands into a significant experience. The multi-sensory approach enticed students and peaked their interest. The program brought us together with enthusiasm and good will. It allowed me to translate the huge concept of respect and tolerance into something that my students could grasp and then apply that knowledge to their own lives.

Magical transformations took place when students joined hands. Barriers melted. Giggles and humor were released. My students saw themselves and others more clearly. The Handshake Casting Project™ was a complete lesson, leaving students with a great feeling that they had participated in something amazing. It was a learning experience that they will remember.

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