LGBTQ Resources for Educators: Lesson Plans and PD for PreK–12

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LGBTQ Resources for Educators: Lesson Plans and PD for PreK–12

About This Collection

LGBTQ-Inclusive Education Resources for PreK–12

Find free LGBTQ lesson plans and professional learning resources for educators from prekindergarten through grade 12. This collection offers materials for teaching LGBTQ history, exploring family diversity and supporting LGBTQ students throughout the school year.

LGBTQ people and experiences are part of the subjects students already study. These resources help educators make those connections through classroom lessons and conversations, with options for different ages and instructional goals.

What You’ll Find in This Collection

Elementary lessons and read-alouds: Explore family diversity and gender expression with resources from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools, including a lesson on names and pronouns for grades K–2.
LGBTQ history and civil rights resources: Connect people and events across time with the LGBTQIA+ History Timeline Lesson for grades 6–12, alongside materials on influential LGBTQ figures.
Student leadership and school inclusion tools: Explore resources from Glisten (formerly GLSEN), including a student-created guide to building and sustaining a GSA.
Professional learning on supporting LGBTQ students: Learn about practical allyship and student well-being through webinars such as Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community: A Vital Lessons Chat with The Trevor Project.

Teaching LGBTQ History and Inclusion Throughout the Year

Start with your students’ grade level and the purpose of the lesson. A read-aloud can open an elementary classroom conversation about families, while a history activity can help secondary students examine the people and movements behind civil rights struggles. Educator resources also offer guidance for supporting student-led groups and addressing classroom needs.

LGBTQ History Month in October and Pride Month in June provide additional opportunities to explore these topics. The collection supports ongoing instruction, too, so educators can connect LGBTQ experiences to their curriculum throughout the year.

Explore the lessons and professional learning materials to find resources that fit your students and your teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions About LGBTQ Resources

Why are LGBTQ topics important to include in classroom learning? LGBTQ people, events and movements are part of history, literature and contemporary life. Including age-appropriate LGBTQ topics gives students a fuller understanding of those subjects while providing opportunities to discuss identity, respect and the experiences of different communities.

What grade levels does this LGBTQ resources collection cover? The collection includes resources from prekindergarten through grade 12. Younger students can explore topics such as family diversity, kindness and gender expression, while middle and high school students can engage with LGBTQ history, civil rights, advocacy, intersectionality and related topics.

What types of LGBTQ lesson plans and resources are included? Educators will find lesson plans, activities, handouts, discussion guides, read-alouds, history resources, blogs and professional development webinars. Topics include the Stonewall Riots, LGBTQ historical figures, pronouns, gender expression, student advocacy, mental health and inclusive classroom practices.

Are the LGBTQ lesson plans and resources free? Yes. This Share My Lesson collection brings together free LGBTQ resources for educators across grade levels, including classroom lessons and professional learning materials.

How can teachers include LGBTQ history throughout the school year? Connect LGBTQ people and movements to the subjects you’re already teaching. Resources on the Stonewall Riots and LGBTQ historical figures can support lessons on civil rights and civic participation. LGBTQ History Month in October and Pride Month in June offer additional opportunities to extend that learning.

How can educators choose age-appropriate LGBTQ resources? Start with the students’ grade level and the instructional goal. Elementary resources emphasize subjects such as families, kindness, names and gender expression, while secondary resources offer deeper exploration of history, civil rights, advocacy and student well-being.

Does this collection include resources on pronouns, gender expression and GSAs? Yes. Educators can find materials addressing names and pronouns, gender expression and strategies for creating inclusive classrooms. The collection also includes guidance for creating and sustaining Gender-Sexuality Alliances and professional learning focused on supporting LGBTQ students.

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