Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: Little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 1-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: Through this activity, students will learn that their own unique strengths, talents, abilities and personalities can help them tear off their negative labels. Materials: 1 piece of letter-size paper per student Activity: Give each person a letter-size paper with the instructions […]
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 2-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 15-20 minutes Introduction: It’s not always other people that give us our labels; sometimes we give labels to ourselves. This activity will help students understand this, and show how positive or negative labels can help or hurt a person as they move through life.
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Introduction: Labels can often be placed on people because of stereotyping. This activity is designed to help participants see that stereotyping, or preconceived ideas about someone simply because of gender, race, age, etc. can often lead to untrue or unfair labels. Gender bias is one of the most prevalent stereotypes in our society. This activity should
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 1-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction: We generally earn labels through our actions. This activity will teach students that “actions speak louder than words.” Materials: None Activity: Ask the group members to follow what you say and do. Put your hands up and say, “Up.” Do the same thing
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: Little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 4-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: The object of this activity is to help students gain an appreciation of the uniqueness and value of each individual. They will learn the importance of listening to others in order to break down barriers, build interpersonal relationships, and rip
