Friendship

The Sneetches

Directions:
    Read the book The Sneetches to your class.  ( I have one copy of this book if anyone would like to borrow it.)  This book is about how the "star bellied" sneetches felt like they were better than the 'plain bellied" sneetches. 
    Lead a class discussion about what this could look like in our school (excluding others at recess, not allowing someone to sit with you at lunch, telling secrets, etc.)
    After the discussion, transition to a game.  Have the students sit or stand in a circle and give half of them a post it note with a star on it.  Remind the kids that having a star does not mean you are better, it is just for the game.  Start the game by passing a ball or a soft object to a student with a star.  Tell that student one positive trait you see in them.  Then, that student pass the ball to a student WITHOUT a star and says one thing that makes that student special.  Continue until all students have had a turn. 
    Finally discuss how the positive statements felt.  Write the feelings words on the smart board in little thought bubbles and stand in front of the board when you are finished to show how kind words and actions give people positive thought bubbles. 

where do you draw the line?

Grades 5-8
Learner Outcomes:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
-define the term "personal boundaries"
-consider where they draw the line in how they are treated by others
-discuss ways to set limits or draw the line without being unkind or excluding others

Directions: Download "Where Do You Draw the Line" Outline and Worksheet.  Both are in one document.  Follow class meeting outline. 
where_do_you_draw_the_line_outline.pdf
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Alike or Different?

Grades 5-8
Learner Outcomes:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
-identify strengths and characteristics of each gender, from the students' point of view
-discuss similarities between the genders
-describe what "stereotype" means in reference to gender
-discuss boy-girl friendships

Directions: Print out "Alike or Different" outline and boy/girl worksheets.  The outline and worksheets are in one document.  Follow the class meeting outline for your class meeting this week.
alike_or_different.pdf
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acceptance and rejection

Grades 5-8
Objectives: To help students become more aware of the effects of acceptance and rejection. 
Directions: Download the file below.  Follow the Acceptance Rejection exercise, discussion, and writing prompt to aid in your classroom meeting this week.
acceptance_and_rejection.pdf
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