Elementary School Programs
For 40 years, Michael has inspired and educated elementary school students through his dynamic and impactful presentations. Drawing from his firsthand experiences, self-developed resilience, and positive rebel mindset, he empowers students with strategies to turn challenges into opportunities, build resilience, and pursue their passions. He also provides valuable insights on fostering social inclusion, diversity, and equity for everyone, including themselves. Whether addressing a school assembly, a specific grade group, Pink Shirt Day, or unique youth retreats for students with special needs, Michael’s presentations artfully blend inspiration, humour, and seriousness.
Why I Love Speaking To Students.
Living with and learning from Cerebral Palsy has given me an empowering perspective on rising above unique challenges. My passion now is to inspire, teach, and show students never to settle for the status quo and to believe that anything is possible.
The methods & strategies I use to deliver
my presentations.
- Tell true stories that inspire, educate, and entertain—while encouraging meaningful reflection, constructive thought, and proactive action.
- Offer easy-to-understand information, straightforward insights, and practical advice drawn from firsthand experience.
- Present simple, easy-to-follow, and actionable life-enhancing strategies that lead to meaningful and positive results.
The key benefits each student will learn.
- Why a straightforward smile, combined with a simple five-step strategy, can promote kindness, cultivate empathy, break-down barriers, and foster inclusion, diversity, and equity within the classroom and the broader school community.
- Learn to see and understand adversity not as a negative setback or roadblock, but as an opportunity to learn, grow, and build resilience— laying the foundation for both present and future success.
Full-Day Presenting Program
Within Michael’s full-day school program, you’ll have access to four presentations to fit the needs of your primary and intermediate students. Please (Click Here) to contact Michael to discuss whether you’d like him to speak to your students about Diversity, Equity, and Social Inclusion or Resiliency.
Half-Day Presenting Program
Based on your daily school schedule, Michael will deliver a 35-minute presentation to primary students and a 55-minute presentation to intermediate students, available in the morning or afternoon. Please (Click Here) to contact Michael to discuss whether you’d like him to speak to your students about Diversity, Equity, and Social Inclusion or Resiliency.
Adding Extra Zoom Value To Michael's Presentation.
As an added bonus, teachers can schedule a 30-minute Zoom call so students have dedicated time to ask questions or discuss key aspects of Michael’s presentation. Please (Click Here) to contact and schedule a Zoom call with Michael.
PDF Elementary School Brochure
To get full descriptions of the presentations offered to elementary school students, please click the button below to access Michael’s PDF Elementary School Brochure.
Michael's Signature Presentations:
Diversity, Equity, & Social Inclusion Presentations.
The Truth About Apples & Pineapples - (kindergarten Through Grade Three) - (35)
Michael teaches students a simple five-step strategy to create a safer, more inclusive school environment by looking beyond appearances, fostering understanding, and building a culture of empathy, acceptance, and friendship.
The 1st Step To Diversity, Equity, & Social Inclusion Is A Smile. - (Grade Four through Grade Seven) - (55 Min.)
Michael draws on his insightful personal experiences to explain how kindness and empathy can be a powerful first step in removing biases, breaking down barriers, and fostering a school environment that champions inclusion, understands diversity, and initiates equity.
The Wonderful Power Of A Smile, Kindness, & Social Inclusion. - (Grade Four through Grade Seven) - (55 Min.)
Michael will teach your students how to create a safer, more inclusive school environment through a simple 5-step strategy—smile, ask questions, listen, think, and understand. This approach dismantles barriers, challenges misconceptions, fosters empathy and acceptance, and helps forge new friendships.
Building Resiliency Presentations.
Bouncing Back. - (Kindergarten through Grade three) - (35 Min.)
Michael shares his powerful story of learning to ride a tricycle despite cerebral palsy, inspiring students to view adversity as a pathway to resilience and to face challenges with determination, turning obstacles into opportunities to achieve their goals.
Adversely Boosting Your Resiliency. - (Grade Four through Grade Seven) - (55 Min.)
Teach your students to see and embrace adversity as an opportunity to learn, grow, and build resilience, empowering them to face challenges with confidence and navigate life’s obstacles with purpose and determination.
Customizing A Presentation To Meet Your Student's Needs.
Please feel free to contact him by phone – text (250-816-2989) or e-mail (michael@michaelbortolotto.com) to talk and consult with Michael on how he can customize a presentation that fits you and your audience’s requirements and needs.