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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: 4101 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 54.30 Views: 35501 | Comments: 0       Don't Be Difficult Board Game Ages: 7-12. A game to help children learn the consequences of both positive and negative choices. This game is designed to provide children with the opportunity to experience the negative consequences of choosing the "hard" way and the positive benefits of choosing the "right" way. As children play the game, they find themselves on the "Hard Road." In order to move back onto the "Right Road," they have to earn positive emotional currency (chips) in the form of Kindness, Trust, Respect, and Cooperation. To advance on the "Right Road" and win, players must learn ways to avoid difficult behaviors and to accept the consequences of their choices and actions. 2-6 players./nContents: Game Board Die 6 Pawns 100 Chips 42 The Right Road Cards 62 The Hard Road Cards Instructions/nThis workbook is also part of the Don't Be Difficult Bundle. Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 49.10 Views: 4790 | Comments: 0       Dr. PlayWell's Best Behavior Game Dr. Playwell's Best Behavior Game is a send-home game for counselors to be able to give to parents without having to worry about getting it back. The game is designed to help children see the importance of positive behavior in their daily lives. Four card decks teach children the basic elements that underlie positive behavior: Dealing with Feelings cards, Positive Behavior cards, Positive Thinking cards and Caring about others cards. This game provides continuity between counseling sessions. It helps children distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior,recognize personal boundaries,understand self-control and how to practice it,use effective communication skills, and develop effective coping skills. Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 73.90 Views: 1719 | Comments: 0       Dr. Playwell's Learning Social Rules in School Board Game By Dr. Lawrence Shapiro/nAges 6-12. This game is designed to help students think about the consequences of their behavior and distinguish good choices from bad ones. The game will also help children practice relaxation and self-control behaviors, learning that they can control their bodies as well as their behavior. Using their Frog markers, players have to avoid the Alligators (representing distractions) that have wandered into the school while answering question about self-control. 2-4 Players./nFeatures:/nPlayers are rewarded for good behavioral choices./nStimulates executive functioning skills like planning and paying attention to others./nCan easily be integrated into a positive behavioral reward system. Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 58.30 Views: 2472 | 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: 4225 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 144.19 Views: 1306 | Comments: 0 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. Added: 4226 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 82.99 Views: 1765 | Comments: 0 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: 4226 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 69.59 Views: 1410 | Comments: 0 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: 4226 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 108.82 Views: 2180 | Comments: 0 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. Added: 4226 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 78.78 Views: 2308 | Comments: 0 The Assignment: Girls, Cliques, and Cruelty This edgy depiction of a cruel clique instantly draws viewers into the lives of four adolescent girls, as they scheme to humiliate another girl whom they consider unpopular. By enabling the audience to identify with both, the perpetrators and the victim, this program promotes empathy and provides a deeper understanding of bullying behavior. The leader's guide helps students and groups explore their attitudes about popularity, bullying, group exclusion, adolescent leadership, adult intervention, and cooperative solutions. Added: 4226 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 78.70 Views: 2667 | Comments: 0 Top 10 Myths About Alcohol and Drugs: Spanish This program, with it's clever use of satire, graphics, and mock pop quizzes, captivates student attention as well as educates. The following myths are exposed and exploded: Everybody's doing it; Beer isn't as bad as hard liquor; I can get high and still be in control; Marijuana isn't harmful or addictive; Prescription drugs can't hurt me because they're legal; Drugs and alcohol do not damage the brain; and Steroids do not damage the body. Each myth is rebutted with cold, hard facts, challenging students to take full responsibility for their personal health and safety. Added: 4226 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 190.40 Views: 2153 | Comments: 0 Safe Bet: Recognizing the Problem Mike, a high-school student, borrows money from other teens to pay his gambling debts. Struggling with another student to whom he owes money, Mike bumps his head and loses consciousness. While unconscious, Mike is "visited" by his uncle, who committed suicide because of his heavy gambling debts. Uncle Nick explains how gambling affected his life: missed payments, losses, lying, cheating, and a failed marriage. As Mike wakes up, he confronts the seriousness of his own gambling problem. Added: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 84.82 Views: 1408 | 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: 4233 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 124.78 Views: 1844 | Comments: 0 PeaceTalks Preventing Violence Preventing Violence presents a powerful profile of the types of violence teenagers face today and the emotional toll it is taking on their lives. Personal stories are intercut with lively discussions on violence prevention. Practical strategies for avoiding and reducing violence emerge as students learn the importance of predicting consequences, cooling down, and walking away. Added: 4232 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 141.06 Views: 1456 | Comments: 0 Most Used, Most Abused Drugs: Marijuana The Gateway Drug Logan texts Lee the shocking news that Dana has been kicked out of school for smoking marijuana on campus. Lee thinks the school administration is wrong for making such a big deal since “it’s only weed.” Logan thinks Dana made a big mistake, risking everything by smoking pot./nThis typical debate between students leads this marijuana prevention video, with students who’ve learned the hard way passing on their knowledge that marijuana starts a lifestyle of drug use. Their first joint can lead students to hard drugs, prison, or even death. Former teen users beg students not to take that step. Added: 4234 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 98.65 Views: 2119 | Comments: 0 LifeSteps: Empathy, Caring, and Compassion Students explore the critical skills that make up empathy, the importance of compassion, and the moral imperative to help others in need- particularly the victims of bullying. Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 132.74 Views: 1743 | Comments: 0 LifeSteps: Respect Respect is the fundamental value of democracy in a diverse society. Barriers to respect, such as prejudice and bigotry, are explored as students learn that empathy and respect are the basis of all healthy relationships. Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 122.24 Views: 1604 | Comments: 0 LifeSteps: Responsibility Teens master the first rule of responsibility: to do no harm to themselves or to others as they confront difficult choices about sex. Dependability and trustworthiness are championed as students learn to ask themselves the guiding question: What is the most important thing I need to be doing right now? Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 131.29 Views: 1450 | Comments: 0 LifeSteps: Taking Charge This critical program builds the emotional skills of responsibility as students integrate the fundamentals of self-control: taking charge of their emotions, coping with stress, avoiding impulsive behavior, developing self-discipline, and managing anger. Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 122.77 Views: 1855 | Comments: 0 LifeSteps: The ABCs of Emotional Intelligence This vital program outlines the key elements of emotional intelligence as students discover they have the power to bounce back, balance emotional and academic demands, and make positive choices. Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 134.14 Views: 2290 | Comments: 0