Coping Cootie Catcher
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 >
Personal Wellness Kit
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Learning from Trailblazers
MATERIALS Poster paper Student access online Leader Study Resources (per small group) – Frederick Douglass – Shirley Chisholm – Dolores Huerta Gallery Walk graphic organizer (per small group) Leadership Qualities List (per small group) LEADER RESOURCES Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Printable Bio Web: NPS Frederick Douglass Biography Video: PBS Learning: The African Americans (5:19) Shirley Chisholm… READ MORE >
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 >
Keypunch Challenge
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 >