MATERIALS Blank sheet of paper per student Coloring supplies Folding instructions Coping Strategies list (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Ask a Go-Around-Question: What has made you feel happy in the last few days? 2. Ask the group to brainstorm ways they like to calm down, relax, feel good, or take care of themselves. Track… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Wellness Kit Handout Jars or bags for the kits Colored paper Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Old magazines or newspapers Scissors Additional personal items LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Ask: “What activities help you feel your best when you’re stressed?” 2. Give a moment to think, then ask students to write about, draw, close… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Lots of balls (plan for about two per person) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. In advance, collect a large number of balls, or soft tossable items. Possibly the hardest task for you will be to get your hands on a large number of balls, or soft tossable items. Balloons won’t work because they must… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Conflict Resolution article option 1 Conflict Resolution article option 2 Conflict Scenarios (per small group) Lost At Sea Worksheet (per student) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out or display the articles on Conflict Resolution Strategies. Assign whichever one you wish, or allow students to read whichever article they prefer. 2. Allow time for… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster Paper or Whiteboard Post-It Notes (6 per student) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Give students a blank sheet of paper, fold it in half, and have them draw two pictures: A picture of what makes a good day, and a picture of what makes a bad day. These should be ‘realistic’ days, not… READ MORE >
CONFLICT THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Conflict. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Is a fight different than an argument? Why do conflicts become violent? Can you fight with a friend? If so, is there a… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Communication Skits Communication Styles Article (option 1) Communication Styles Article (option 2) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out or display one of the articles on Communication Styles. Choose whichever one you wish! 2. Ask students to annotate the article as they read. Consider: • Circle information that is important • Underline information that… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Rope or tape to mark a circle on the ground 25 “spots” with numbers 1 – 25 written on them (cut paper, paper plates, foam spots) Stopwatch LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Randomly lay out up to 25 numbered spots within a circled off area. This forms the “keypad”. 2. Students should circle up… READ MORE >