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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: 4099 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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BULLYPROOF Puppets: Fun Way to Learn Conflict-Resolution
Kids make puppets and learn a better way than violence. The puppets spell out the acronym BULLYPROOF: Brave Bust-out Bear, Understanding Unicorn, Listening Lynx, Loving Lion, Yin Yang Yak, Picturing Porpoise, Respectful Raven, Overcoming Octopus, Originating Orangutan and Fearless Fox. These 10 animal characters transform abstract conflict-resolution concepts into practical tools the children can use to enhance their security and stand up for themselves, their friends and their beliefs.
Added: 5071 days ago From rikkyrollin
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Kelly Bear Teaches About Resolving Disputes
Children learn communication and mediation skills such as listening, empathy, and impartiality that assist them in helping themselves and peers settle disagreements peacefully. Ground rules and steps that student helpers can follow are explained and demonstrated in a clear, easy-to-use manner.
Added: 4237 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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PeaceTalks Bridging Racial Divisions
Nothing can fan the flames of teen violence like the mistrust and conflicts which result from racial divisions. Bridging Racial Divisions explores the painful personal consequence of racial conflicts as teenagers from different racial groups come together to discuss the stereotypes and prejudice that divide them.
Added: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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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: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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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: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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PeaceTalks Handling Dating Pressure and Harassment
Handling Dating Pressures and Harassment deals with the difficult issues of sexual harassment, sexual coercion, and date rape, which are occurring with surprising frequency in the nation's schools. Discussion outlines typical types of harassment and abuse which occur in the teen years, and successful strategies for dealing with verbal and physical attacks. Teens learn how to say no to abuse and the importance of building healthy positive relationships.
Added: 4228 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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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: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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PeaceTalks Managing Your Anger
Controlling one's anger is a critical life skill and Managing Your Anger explores the difficulties teens face learning to control theirs while dealing with raging hormones, the pressures of grown-up responsibilities and the generalized anger of mass culture. Teens humorously outline their biggest pet peeves, and learn to deal with some of life's most common aggravating situations without blowing up.
Added: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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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: 4230 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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PeaceTalks Resolving Conflicts
This program examines the reasons why so many teen disagreements turn into conflicts and fights. Teens learn the importance of good communication skills in resolving conflicts, and how to cool out conflicts before they become violent.
Added: 4228 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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PeaceTalks Respecting Yourself and Others
Whether you call it dissing, busting, capping or snapping, showing disrespect is probably the most common source of conflict and violence in the teen years. Respecting Yourself and Others examines both the humor and pain inherent in the put-downs and status games that typify so many teenage relationships, and reveals how they can easily move from innocent fun to hurtful attacks - particularly when used against different social, racial or ethnic groups.
Added: 4228 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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PeaceTalks Stepping Up to Peace
Stepping Up To Peace focuses on the role of community in teenagers' lives and how developing a strong sense of community can be a powerful way to reduce violence. The ethical basis of community spirit is explored as teens decide whether or not to help a stranger in need.
Added: 4228 days ago From GuidanceGroup
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