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No-Fair Candy Game

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 5 or moreTime: To be determined by you Introduction: When life gives us unfair or frustrating situations, it is often difficult to control our anger and choose positive defense mechanisms.  This game is purposefully unfair, and leads easily into a discussion about anger management, following rules, and choosing positive defense […]

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Name Writing Activity

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 2-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: In order to improve and make positive changes, we need to get out of our comfort zone.  This attention-grabbing activity shows students that this is possible with time and practice. Materials: Timer 1-2 pieces of paper per student 1 pen or pencil

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Mouse Trap

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: Everyone gets angry. However, not everyone gets angry over the same things, nor does everyone react the same way to situations that make them angry.  This activity provides an opportunity to discuss different situations that cause anger, and the ways in which that

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Moods

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12 (can be adapted for younger children with adult readers)Group Size: 5 or moreTime: 20 minutes Introduction: Sometimes, as a defense mechanism, we avoid expressing our emotions to others. This can make us feel like no one truly understands us.  This game is a fun way to practice effectively

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Luck of the Dice

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 2-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 10-15 minutes Introduction: Life is not always fair, but we can choose how we react to the challenges it gives us. This activity will show participants how they respond to unfair situations.  Materials: 1 die 1 piece of candy per student minus 1 Activity: Sit in a

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