Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: This activity is designed to help students understand that when the pressures and stresses of life mount up, they have tools to respond in positive ways. Materials: 16 large books Activity: Stack all of the books on top of each […]
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 4-12Group Size: 6, 12, 18, or 24Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction: When we respond negatively to a stressful situation, it usually becomes worse. The goal of this activity is to show that our natural response is not always the best one; and that there are many positive coping
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Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: This activity will help students see how they respond in pressure situations. It will encourage them to ask, “What are the pressure situations in my own life that I need to change and respond to in a positive way?” Materials: None
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 2-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: When solving a conflict between individuals, the best defense mechanisms are those that help us find a solution where everyone wins. This lesson is designed to help students realize that a positive defense mechanism is one in which you don’t focus
Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/group or object lessonGrades: 4-12Group Size: 6 or moreSpatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredTime: 15-20 minutes Introduction: When we are in a stressful situation, we often respond or act in a negative way. This response actually makes the situation worse. The goal of this activity is to learn that there are many positive ways to react to
