Supportive Straws
Students practice working together on a team during this group coordination challenge.
Activities & Games
Give a High Five
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Allotted Time
30 minutes
Target Behavior
Compliment or congratulate somebody
Words to Live By
I am a friend. I support and trust. Working together is a must. Kind and caring I will be. I listen to you. You listen to me.
Relationship Skills
Be a friend who supports and trusts others
Children who support and trust others can:
PRACTICE sharing encouraging comments with others
DEMONSTRATE encouragement of others and recognition of their contributions
RECOGNIZE when it’s appropriate to give a compliment
DEMONSTRATE expressing appreciation to someone who has helped them
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