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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. Added: 4098 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 54.30 Views: 35495 | Comments: 0       Play-2-Learn Dominoes on Bullywise Game By Franklin D. Rubenstein, Ph.D./nAges: 5-10. Play-2-Learn Dominoes on Bullywise is a new game, players have fun playing dominoes while learning how all kids can work to reduce bullying and violence. Before playing a domino, a player picks a card from one of the four decks and either answers a question or practices a skill. The cards turn the players into experts on bullying. They are called upon to give advice to targets of bullying, bystanders, and even the bullies. They also give advice on whether situations call for the aid of an adult. The Target Expert cards help players learn specific nonviolent steps that targets can take to reduce bullying. The Bystander Expert cards demonstrate the power of bystanders to reduce bullying and help players learn specific things that they can do to reduce bullying. The Bully Expert cards help bullies understand that they can achieve their goals of popularity and social status without resorting to bullying. The Getting Help cards give players guidelines about when kids should try to handle situations themselves and when going to an adult is essential. 2-5 players Added: 4133 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 40.47 Views: 3740 | Comments: 0       Play-2-Learn Dominoes: Conflict Cruncher Play 2 Learn Dominoes Conflict Cruncher is an educational game designed to give kids the knowledge and skills they need to resolve conflict in a non-violent, win-win way. The Game includes a set of Dominoes and four decks of cards. Play 2 Learn Dominoes adds an exciting spin for players who are already accustomed to the classic dominoes game. Players before placing a domino must pick a card and answer a question about resolving conflicts, players can place their dominoes as long as they attempt to give a good answer. Players will develop practical skills for resolving conflicts in a win-win way, learn to recognize good and bad ways of dealing with anger and conflict, learn to stay calm and engage in problem solving and learn the importance of seeing the other person’s point of view. /nwww.childsworkChildsplay.com Added: 4133 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 54.23 Views: 6337 | Comments: 0       The Understanding Faces Game Ages: 6-12. The Understanding Faces Game is great for kids with Asperger's syndrome or those who have difficulty with reading emotions. This game is designed to introduce children to several aspects of understanding facial expressions, including two key concepts: 1) Different facial expressions are associated with different feelings. 2) Different people may have different facial reactions to the same situation./nGame comes with 50 colorful pictures of children with different facial expressions. Players pick a Face Card and try to match the expression closest to the feeling. Correct answers advance the player. Prompts encourage kids to do fun stunts and make faces to express a variety of emotions. For 3-6 players./nContents: 60 Face cards (2 of each expression) 48 Situation cards 2 dice 6 pawns 100 Chips 2 write-on/wipe-off slates (for use with the two-player version of this game) Instructions/nThis product is also part of the Social Skills/Asperger's Syndrome Game Set./nwww.childswork.com Added: 4153 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 78.83 Views: 4741 | Comments: 0       What Did You Say? A Game of Non-Verbal Language Ages: 6-12. The What Did You Say? A Non-Verbal Language game is designed to aid in teaching children to be aware of their body language and the body language of others. Many children have a hard time reading body language. It introduces children to several aspects of understanding body language, including two key concepts: 1) Different aspects of body language are associated with different feelings. 2) Different people may have different body language in the same situation. This game contains 50 colorful pictures of children in different postures. Players pick Body Language cards and try to match the posture closest to the feeling being expressed. Correct answers advance the player. Prompts have kids doing fun stunts and acting out situations as they express themselves non-verbally. For 3-6 players./nContents: Game Board 60 Body Language Cards (2 of each posture) 48 Situration Cards 2 Dice 6 Pawns 100 Chips 2 write-on/wipe-off slates (for use with the two-player version of this game) Instructions/nThis product is also part of the Social Skills/Asperger's Syndrome Game Set./nwww.childswork.com Added: 4153 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 65.43 Views: 5739 | Comments: 0       Dr. PlayWell's "Sure I Can" Game Ages: 6-12. Dr. Playwell's "Sure I Can" Game is a fun, easy way to develop a positive attitude.. Players try to move their Positive Pat pawns to the Award Ceremony and avoid the barriers put down by the Obstacle Maker. As they dodge and weave around the board, they pick cards that reinforce the game's message: Positive thinking helps you cope with, and solve, all kinds of problems. The game includes a reproducible assessment checklist to be filled out by parents or teachers. For 2-4 players. Added: 4158 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 48.10 Views: 4290 | Comments: 0       Figure Me Out Board Game Ages 6-12. The Figure Me Out board game helps kids get to know each other. The game develops social skills by helping children learn to gather information about others and share information about themselves. Children take turns assuming the role of a reporter, getting to the bottom of a story by using Who, What, When, Where, and How questions to figure out what another player is thinking. These conversational skills are used to teach children how to begin and maintain an interesting conversation. A variety of topics (a hobby that interests me, a movie I saw recently, my favorite season, etc.) are used to generate ideas, or stories, for the players to figure out. The object of the game is to complete a full circuit of the game board and file your story by the deadline. Designed for children with Asperger Syndrome in mind. For 2-6 players./nContents: Game board Die 6 Pawns 48 Topic Cards 6 Question Cards 6 Card stands Second Chance Spinner Instructions/nThis product is also part of the Social Skills/Asperger's Syndrome Game Set. Added: 4158 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 47.73 Views: 3306 | Comments: 0       Friendship Farm Puzzle Games Set of 4 Ages 5-10. Friendship Farm Puzzle Games gives kids a new way to learn social skills, featuring "3 games in 1." Players start off laying out the 20 pieces of the puzzle, each with a question designed to stimulate social learning. As each question is answered, the piece is turned over an the players cooperatively form the colorful and engaging puzzle. When the puzzle is completed, players must search the pictures to find the animals on Friendship Farm who are socially appropriate. Created by game expert, Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, we know that kids will want to play these games again and again. The games are designed to be played in counseling sessions, in the classrooms, or at home. Each puzzle comes with its own instructions. Puzzles are 15" x 21" and made of sturdy cardboard designed for years of play. 1-6 players./nSet includes one each of the following puzzles:/nWho is Being Friendly? Friendship Farm Puzzle Game Who is Being Helpful? Friendship Farm Puzzle Game Who Is Following the Rules? Friendship Farm Puzzle Game Who is Being Responsible and Respectful? Friendship Farm Puzzle Game/nPuzzles also sold individually. Added: 4158 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 63.93 Views: 1811 | Comments: 0       No More Arguments Board Game Ages 6-12. The No More Arguments Board Game teaches children to understand another's point of view and to think about and resolve problems. In this fun game, players learn how to cope with situations without arguing, while earning enough chips to go on the "class field trip." Players read the Situation cards and answer questions using the "11 Ways to Stop Arguing" listed on the board. A unique feature of the game is an enclosed audio CD consisting of real-life kids and adults describing their feelings about situations that typically cause arguments. 2-6 players./nContents: Game Board 24 Situation Cards 24 Argument Cards Argument CD Die 100 Chips 6 Pawns Instructions Added: 4158 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 51.43 Views: 2269 | Comments: 0       Circle of Friends Board Game Ages: 5-12. Kids learn friendship-building skills such as listening, patience, and paying attention, and how to deal with various friendship issues such as teasing, bullies, jealousy, anger, and more. This game features a "small town" board where the friends live and socialize. The players are asked questions, and with the right answer, acquire new friends and Pop-it beads. When enough beads are collected to form a "circle of friends" around all players, everyone wins! For 2-6 players Added: 4159 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 49.20 Views: 1972 | Comments: 0       The Classroom Behavior Game Ages: 4-12 For 2-4 /nThe Classroom Behavior Game teaches 12 positive behaviors including Raising Your Hand, Taking Turns, Ignoring Inappropriate Behavior of Others, Having a Positive Attitude, and Listening. Designed for children with behavior problems and who have difficulty following rules. Kids love the behavior report cards and the self-inking apple stamp./nGame includes: game board, 1 die, 4 pawns, 72 Behavior Question cards, 4 sets of 12 Behavior cards, pad of Behavior Report Cards, pad of Apple Score Sheets, apple stamp, and instructions. Added: 4159 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 50.07 Views: 1795 | Comments: 0       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. Added: 4159 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 56.53 Views: 1988 | Comments: 0       Dr.PlayWell's Game of Self-Control Board Game Ages: 6-12. For: 2-4 Players Learning self-control is not easy, but this game will make kids want to try. Teach children to control their impulses in all kinds of interpersonal situations at home, in school, and in the community. As children learn about the importance of self-control they are challenged to perform various stunts, using the Self-Control magic color circles included with the game. Includes reproducible assessment form. /nIncludes: Game board, 2 dice, 4 pawns, 12 At School cards, 12 At Home cards, 12 In the Community cards, 12 About Myself cards, 4 Self-Control circles, 100 chips, Self-Control assessment form, and instructions. Added: 4159 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 55.31 Views: 2903 | Comments: 0       The Angry Monster Machine Board Game Ages: 5-10. The Angry Monster Machine board game shows how to teach Kids How to Express Anger. This game is designed to provide insight into both the root(s) of the problem and to introduce alternative coping mechanisms to deal with symptomatic anger. Each player learns to verbalize what makes him/her angry as the game progresses. In addition, normal conversation during the course of the game acts as a catalyst for the children to reveal the issues and conflicts that underlie their anger./nIn this game, each player uses a truck to cart a Play Doh monster to the Transforming Machine. The player then selects an adaptive way to transform the angry feelings and the Play Doh monster into something positive. The object is to be the first one to capture and transform four Angry Monsters. The players learn anger coping skills as they play. 2-4 players./nGame Board Die 12 Reader Transformer Cards 12 Non-Reader Transformer Cards 4 Trucks 4 Jars of Play Doh Angry Monster Maker Mold Instructions/nThis board game is also part of The Angry Monster Machine Bundle Added: 4160 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 51.04 Views: 4681 | Comments: 0       Zone In on Gangs This DVD explores the nature of gangs and the dangers associated with gang membership. It also illustrates what can happen when kids turn to negative role models for advice, support, or acceptance. Host Melanie Chang explains that kids need positive role models. Students explore reasons why not to join gangs and alternatives to gang membership. Added: 4221 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 144.19 Views: 1306 | Comments: 0 Kelly Bear Teaches About Bullying Children discover that bullying is not only physical intimidation and extortion, but teasing, gossiping and excluding. They learn why peers sometimes bully others, words to say and actions to take when confronted by a bully, and that the victim, bully, and bystander are all hurt by bullying behaviors. This DVD features the life-size green bear named Kelly, who serves as a hero and a teacher. Kids readily identify with the green bear who makes mistakes but keeps trying to do his best. Interactive songs highlight this program; songs include "Take Action" and "Bullies." This program is field-tested and proven effective. Added: 4221 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 115.58 Views: 1778 | Comments: 0 Most Used, Most Abused Drugs: Tobacco Horror Picture Show A student sends his younger brother a text message, saying he saw him out behind the school smoking with some other kids. Lil’ Bro tells him to back off and quit being a hypocrite, since he used to smoke too. But big brother doesn’t give up. Added: 4229 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 124.78 Views: 1844 | Comments: 0 PeaceTalks Dealing With Bullies, Troublemakers and Dangerous Bullies are no longer the big loud kids who like to intimidate and push other kids around on the playground. Now bullies travel in gangs and often pack deadly weapons. The rules for engagement have changed and this program explores how to best handle bullies and protect victims without getting hurt. Teens learn how to recognize potentially dangerous situations and avoid violence by reasonably predicting the consequences of their actions. Added: 4229 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 177.43 Views: 1862 | Comments: 0 PeaceTalks Drugs, Alcohol and Guns: Triggers to Violence This critical program examines the shocking prevalence of guns at teen parties and clubs and the predictably dangerous consequences of this casual mix of drugs, alcohol and weapons. Adults will learn of a brave new world where guns are omnipresent and kids think prevention means planning an escape route when they start to go off. Teens recount frightening personal stories of explosive violence when minor offenses on the dance floor turn deadly. Notions of adolescent immortality are challenged as teens come to realize that going to parties with drugs, alcohol and guns is simply not worth the risk. Added: 4229 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 137.32 Views: 2339 | Comments: 0 PeaceTalks Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs deals with a variety of issues concerning peer pressure, values and friendship, by examining why kids join cliques, groups and gangs. Teenagers are challenged to decide what they would do if a close friend wanted them to do something wrong, illegal, or dangerous, and are asked to examine the types of friendships they are making. The meanings of true friendship and the value of positive peer pressure are highlighted as ways to make good friends and stay out of trouble. Added: 4229 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 136.75 Views: 1569 | Comments: 0