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8.11.22

By Kelly Reynolds

Do or Decide?

MATERIALS • Decision Making Graphic: displayed or drawn out • Do or Decide Matching Worksheet • Do or Decide Card Sort (optional variation) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Ask students to think of a time when they had to make a decision with other people. Give three or four students a chance to share. 2…. READ MORE >

9.23.19

By Kelly Reynolds

Active Listening

MATERIALS Active Listening Handout LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Say: We spend more time listening than any activity except breathing. 2. Ask the group to briefly share out the different things they listen to throughout the day. If students say “people talking” push them to break it out into the different things people talk about… READ MORE >

8.26.19

By Kelly Reynolds

River Crossing Challenge

MATERIALS “River Stones” such as paper plates or vinyl spots. Boundary markers such as tape or rope. LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. In advance, randomly distribute enough “river stones” between two lines spaced about 20 feet apart. 2. Place “river stones” close enough so that people can step from one to another easily. If you… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

View from My Window

MATERIALS Writing supplies for students Unusual object (optional for the variation of the activity) LESSON STEP BY STEP Gather the students around a classroom window. Allow a few moments for silent observation of the scene outside. Next, ask each student to silently write one descriptive sentence about what they observe. Have each student read their… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Lost at Sea

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 >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Considering Conflict

MATERIALS Collaborative Definition worksheet (optional, you can use ruled paper just as easily) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Explain to students that you are going to share a list of words that could be associated with conflict. Explain that each time you finish the sentence “Conflict makes me think of…” with a new word, they… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Conflict Roundtable

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 >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Communication Styles

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 >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Encountering Challenge

MATERIALS Poster paper or whiteboard Hula-Hoop, tent pole, or other lightweight rod Notecards Coping Strategies Handout (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Display the essential question: why do some people overcome challenge with grace and courage while others become bitter or give up easily? 2. Allow a moment for students to quietly think about this… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Silent Line Up

LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. The goal of this activity is for students to line up in order of their birth-month, starting with January and ending with December. The rule imposed is that students cannot talk, and must figure out how to complete the task silently. 2. Explain that this activity is meant for students… READ MORE >

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