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Activities for Building Character, Social Learning GR 1-2
Activities for Building Character & Social-Emotional Learning Grades 1-2. /nOne of the key components of the Grades 1–2 materials is teaching kids to get along. Teachers are encouraged to use classroom meetings (circle time) throughout the day to deal with misunderstandings, bullying, inappropriate language, and social conflicts that arise inside and outside the classroom. By doing so, a forum is created where students can share their feelings, as well as review, process, and discuss ways to positively resolve conflicts. The more than 100 lesson plans and activities give multiple opportunities to capitalize on the teachable moments./nKey concepts explored in the program:/nMe and my safe and caring school—how to be an Ambassador of Peace/nDiscovering our feelings—learning how to Stop, Think, Choose/nMy support system—caring for others and being a friend/nRespect yourself and others—using good manners or bad manners/nCaring about one another—helping to prevent bullying/nCooperation—how to team up for success/nGetting along with others—using conflict resolution skills/nThe power to choose—growing responsibility/nFollow your dreams—using my gifts and talents/nThis book is also part of the Activities for Building Character and Social-Emotional Learning Set.
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Wait & Win! Board Game
Ages: 6-12. The Wait and Win board game was designed to teach children the importance of being patient in many different situations as they try a variety of fun tasks and try to solve problems. Patience is an important ingredient in a child's social and academic success. This game teaches frustration tolerance, self-control, respect for others, and a sense of time and timing. The object of the game is to earn as many "patience points" (chips) as possible. Includes a countdown timer that gives players feedback on how well they control their impulsivity. 2-4 players./nContents: Game board 24 You Win Cards (describe situations where children have been patient, with a positive result) 24 Patience Problems Cards (asks players to respond to situations where being patient is important) 24 Test Your Skill Cards (describe "stunts" that require patience and self-control) 100 chips 4 pawns Die Timer Instructions/nwww.childswork.com
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The Helping, Sharing, and Caring Board Game
Ages: 4-12. By Richard A. Gardner, M.D. The Helping, Sharing, and Caring board game helps children develop critical communication and social skills. The purpose of this game is to provide an enjoyable game in the context of which important issues are introduced. A wide variety of issues are focused on: self-esteem, manners, safety, ethics, values, health, consideration for others, interpersonal relations, the value of learning, sympathy, empathy, and competence. The responses to the cards impart information and facilitate communication, both of which can enhance feelings of self-worth and improve interpersonal relationships. 2-6 players./nContents: Game board 288 Discussion cards Spinner 6 pawns Chips 2 Dice/nThis board game is also part of The Helping, Sharing, and Caring Collection
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The Conflict Resolution Board Game
Ages: 6-12.This imaginative game helps children deal with such day-to-day problems as teasing, protecting one's property, and handling arguments, as well as more serious problems like the bully, the drug pusher, the stranger, or the kid with a gun. Players lose turns when they don't respect someone's rights or refuse to mediate a problem, and are moved ahead when they help others solve problems or express their feelings. For 2-6 players.
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Berenstain Bears: Class is Back!
Too-Tall and the gang amuse themselves at Sister's expense by warning her how hard third grade will be and how strict Teacher Jane is. Brother tries unsuccessfully to convince Sis not to worry. Mama reminices about Sister starting kindergarten and reflects on how her daughter's feelings back then were exactly the same. Sure enough, when Sister starts grade three she enjoys the new experience just like she did when she started
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Berenstain Bears: Go to the Doctor
The cub's younger cousin, Honey, is apprehensive about going to the doctor's office for a checkup. Sister dispels Honey's fear of the unknown by setting up a pretend doctor's office and taking Honey through all the procedures of a checkup, using the instruments in her toy doctor's bag.
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Berenstain Bears: Going to the Cottage
When Papa takes the cubs to the Bruin's cottage, he's in such a hurry to get fishing, he dismisses the cubs' suggestion to think ahead and plan everything they'll need to take with them. He rushes down the long staircase that leads to the water far below - only to find himself climbing back up the stairs again and again to get something else they need. They've forgotten quite a few things - lifejackets, the fishing net...so Papa goes up and down and up and down, wearing himself out. It's only when the cubs make a list and take everything they need, that Papa can finally sit back and enjoy a day of fishing.
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Berenstain Bears: The Big Red Kite
When a store window full of colorful novelty kites excites the cubs about entering a kite-flying contest, Brother and Sister are surprised when Papa suggests they build their own kite instead of buying one. Together Papa and the cubs build a big old style kite,"Big Red," which turns out to be too big to fly without an equally big wind. To them, it's no longer about winning or losing; it's about taking pride in something they've made. As luck would have it, the wind picks up and, as all the store bought kites crash to the ground, "Big Red" flies so high, all the contestants join in and have a great time flying it.
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Berenstain Bears: The Birthday Boy
With Mama and Papa too busy setting up Brother's birthday party, Sister reluctantly decides to do her 'Tell Us About A Family Member' school assignment on Brother. However videotaping him for her project not only allows her to see a side of him she never saw before, it helps her realize just how much her big brother really means to her. Ultimately not only is Sister's Birthday Boy video an A+ project, it also doubles as Brother's best birthday gift ever.
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Berenstain Bears: Visit Fun Park
A ream of free ride tickets given to Mama at the supermarket prompts the Bear family to go to the amusement park. Brother boasts to friends and family that he'll fearlessly ride the legendary Thunderbolt roller coaster. However, when Brother sees how scary the ride actually is, he spends the rest of his day desperately trying to avoid it. The moment of reckoning for his boastful behavior comes as Brother is about to board the dreaded ride and backs out at the last moment.
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Berenstain Bears: Visit the Dentist
When Sister gets her first loose tooth, Brother teases her that the dentist will extract it with a big yanking tool. After Sister watches Brother get a cavity filled, she discovers that her dentist is a very gentle fellow and he assures her that most baby teeth don't need yanking. They fall out all on their own.
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Stepping Up To Bullying
Stepping Up to Bullying, the first installment in the series, Stepping On Up, presents age-appropriate encounters with bullying in a warm-hearted skit performed by Michael Pritchard and our lovable puppet characters. Our problem-solving format sparks student discussion in guided brain-storming sessions with Michael bringing his trademark insight and caring humor to the researched-based solutions.
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Stepping Up to Character
This program promotes an essential set of character traits and skills in a warm-hearted, uproarious skit performed by Michael Pritchard and our lovable, zany puppet characters. Our problem-solving format sparks student discussion in guided brain-storming sessions with Michael bringing his trademark insight and caring humor to research-based solutions.
Added: 4222 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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Stepping Up to Cyber Bullying & Web Safety
This program deals with the growing and complex issues of cyber bullying and web safety in a warm-hearted, uproarious skit performed by Michael Pritchard and our lovable, zany puppet characters. Our problem-solving format sparks student discussion in guided brain-storming sessions with Michael bringing his trademark insight and caring humor to research-based solutions.
Added: 4222 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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Stepping Up to Life Skills
This program instills the fundamental life skills students need in a warm-hearted, uproarious skit performed by Michael Pritchard and our lovable, zany puppet characters. Our problem-solving format sparks student discussion in guided brain-storming sessions with Michael bringing his trademark insight and caring humor to research-based solutions.
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LifeSteps: Knowing Who You Are
Self-knowledge, the most fundamental life skill, is promoted as teens learn how to reflect on their own behavior, learn from experience, and develop the integrity and moral character to resist peer pressure.
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LifeSteps: Building Character
Teens develop the elements of good character as they learn to navigate the dilemmas of adolescence: what to do when friends are making bad choices about drugs, stealing, lying to parents, and drinking and driving. Moving portraits of courage and willpower are highlighted.
Added: 4235 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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Drug Class Let's Make it to Graduation
Most families lose hope when they have a child who is experiencing substance problems. Although many of our main characters had significant problems, the help they received and the work they did allowed them to make it to their graduations. Ideal for middle school and high school teens, perfect for prevention and recovery classes.
Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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Drug Class The Four Horseman of the Drug Addiction Apocalyps
This episode looks at what character traits we need to work on to begin recovery from substance abuse and addiction. Ideal for middle school and high school teens, perfect for prevention and recovery classes.
Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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Drug Class Where do We Go from Here?
Rand recaps all the major ideas introduced throughout the series. Tune in to find out where our main characters are now! Ideal for middle school and high school teens, perfect for prevention and recovery classes.
Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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