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 >
Do or Decide?
MATERIALS • Decision Making Graphic: displayed or drawn out • Do or Decide Matching Worksheet • Do or Decide Card Sort (optional variation) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Ask students to think of a time when they had to make a decision with other people. Give three or four students a chance to share. 2…. 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 >
Buddy Interviews
MATERIALS Buddy Interviews Handout LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Randomly divide students into groups of 2-3. 2. Say: “We are going to take this time to interview each other and learn something new about your partner! You can ask them up to 4 of these questions. Listen to their answers and write notes about what… READ MORE >
3 Minute TEDtalk
MATERIALS Writing materials for each student (optional) Ability to show TEDTalks (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Ask: “Who has ever seen or heard of a TED Talk?” You can show an example of a TedTalk if needed. Some example TEDTalks by and for youth: We Are All Different – and THAT’S AWESOME! | Cole… READ MORE >
Guess Who
MATERIALS Notecards for each student LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out a notecard to each student. Have them write their answers to three chosen prompts on the card. Tell students that their answers should be a little tricky to guess, but still true! They should NOT include their name. Prompts: – If you could… READ MORE >
Bucket Ball
MATERIALS 3 buckets, bowls, or hoops per team Boundary line (tape or rope) 30+ tossable items (balls, crumpled paper, beanbags, etc.…) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Split the group into small teams of 3-5 students. 2. Share with students that the goal of this activity is to help them practice teamwork skills, problem solving, and… READ MORE >
Card Race
MATERIALS Deck of Cards Stopwatch or Timer for timekeeping LESSON STEP BY STEP 1.Introduce the goal of this activity: for the group to lay down the cards in numerical order as quickly as possible. 2. Share with students that you will pass out cards face down, and on your mark they can begin. Allow for… READ MORE >