<p>When you include others, you make them feel like they belong. However, it's not always easy to be inclusive. Sometimes you exclude others without even realizing it. Read on to learn more!</p><h4>What Does Inclusive Mean?</h4><p>Inclusive means including everyone in a group, organization, or activity. People aren't excluded based on their race, gender, or anything else.&nbsp;</p><h4>What Does It Mean to Be Inclusive?</h4><p>When you're inclusive you always try to include others, no matter what you're doing. If someone wants to join, you always make them feel welcome.</p><p>Here are some examples of being inclusive:&nbsp;</p><p>Jay and his friends are playing Red Rover. He notices Noah sitting alone on the swings. Jay invites him to play the game.</p><p>Maggie always tries to learn more about others. She makes it a point to always respect people's differences.</p><p>Ari's class is doing group work. Instead of working with her friends like she always does, Ari invites a kid who's never chosen for groups to join her.</p><h4>Why Is It Important to Be Inclusive?</h4><p>We have a responsibility to make sure everyone feels included. No one deserves to be left out just because they're different. Imagine how you would feel if kids in your class left you out just because you're different from them.</p><p>When we're not inclusive, we create unnecessary divisions. When you're inclusive, you make new friends and you find new people to help you solve problems. When people who have differences work together, they come up with better solutions.</p><h4>Am I Inclusive? Questionnaire</h4><p>Answer these questions to see if you are inclusive.</p><ul><li>Do you invite everyone to your parties?</li><li>Do you ask new people to work with you on school projects?</li><li>Do you have friends of different genders, races, and religions?</li><li>Do you value people's opinions, even when they're different from you?</li></ul>