Work Together by Being Kind, Caring, And Listening
Students will work in teams to recognize the value of each individual’s contribution as well as the benefits of teamwork.
Words to Live By Lesson Plan 5.1
Make Choices That Are Best For You
4th-5th Grade
Objective
Students will learn how to brainstorm alternative actions and predict consequences before choosing the action they will take. Students will practice evaluating the level of success in the action taken.
Target Behavior
Being able to decide between right and wrong
Skill Builder
Yes Mess
Words to Live By
I understand the choices I make should be what's best for me to do and what happens is on me and not any of you.
Make choices that are best for you
Children who make choices that are best for them can:
DEMONSTRATE wise decisions regarding safety hazards
BRAINSTORM alternative solutions to interpersonal problems in the classroom
ANALYZE the consequences of alternative choices
GENERATE alternative solutions to problems
Other lessons for this grade level
Step Into the Shoes of Others to See How They Feel
Students will learn skills to understand the emotional state of others.
Others are Unique and it’s Important to Learn More About Them
Students will learn the many ways in which people can differ and how spending time with different people can have a positive effect.
Learn to Control Yourself
Students will understand the dynamic between thoughts, feelings, and actions and that this understanding assists in managing impulses.
Understand That Life is Full of Surprises and Different Feelings
Students will understand the factors that can cause an emotional hijacking.
Share Your Emotions
Students will understand that there is a wide range of emotions within the human experience. They will develop a vocabulary that demonstrates their understanding of this range.
Love and Accept Who You Are
Students will claim and value personal strengths, weaknesses, and individuality.