Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: 1-12Group Size: 3 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: This activity is designed to show students that “blowing up” or losing control of their temper is not an effective or positive defense mechanism. Blowing up may make us feel better temporarily, but long term solutions come only through […]
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: We have all heard that there are two sides to every story. In reality, there are usually at least three: your side, their side, and the facts. Because we see everything through the filter of our own experiences, we might
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 3 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: When we are faced with situations that make us angry, we can handle them by choosing a bad way, a good way, or a best way. This activity is designed to help students brainstorm about positive ways to handle anger, and
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 4-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 10-15 minutes Introduction: This activity will teach youth that it is important to stay in control when faced with a pressure situation. Materials: 1 paper and pencil per person 1 die per group Activity: Divide the group or class into equal-size groups of four
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Object lessonGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: “Sticks and stones can break my bones but names can never heart me.” This old saying, as it turns out, is false. Being given an unfair label can be painful. Labels are sometimes given out of ignorant stereotyping or out
