November 30th - December 4th

Theme: Self Advocacy and Assertiveness

Monday, November 30th - Motivational Monday

First, watch Mrs. Collins' Video Message!

K - 4 Then watch this video to learn more about Self-Advocacy: Self Advocacy video (The 6 Steps)

Then if you are in Grades 2 - 4 listen to this video too: Self Advocacy- Asking for extra help in math class.

K - 4 Tell an adult something you learned about our theme of the week from the videos you watched today.

Tuesday, December 1st - Read Aloud Tuesday

What does it look like to ask for what you want or need in the "just right" way? To find the answer, watch a video about assertive communication.

Grades K - 1 Assertive communication

Grades 2 - 4 Assertive communication video

Then choose two books to listen to about speaking up with assertiveness in the "just right" way.

Speak Up, Molly Lou Lemon by Patty Lovell K - 2

Speak Up by Miranda Paul K - 3

My Strong Mind by Neils Van Hove K - 3

The Day the Crayons Quit K - 3

Shubert’s Big Voice K - 2 by Dr. Becky A. Bailey and Leigh Ann Burdick Grades 2 - 4

One By Kathryn Otoshi Grades 2 - 4

Big Deals and Little Deals and What to Do When They Happen to You K - 4

Wednesday, December 2nd

K - 4 (That's everyone) Read this list of reminders when you are practicing your assertiveness skills: Assertiveness Communication Checklist (Hint: You can even print this out or write it down to help you remember these tips)

Today we are going to practice advocating for ourselves by being assertive! That means asking for what we want or need in a calm, respectful and firm way. Pick two activities from below:

Grades K - 1 Read this social story with a grown up. I Can Ask for Help social story

Grades K - 3 Communicating Personal Boundaries - Imagine your friends ask you to do something that you do not want to do. It is okay to say no. Especially if its something that makes you feel uncomfortable. Practice these different ways of saying no.

Grades 1 - 4 Things I Can Say When I Need Help - Practice asking for help with these flash cards.

Grades 2 - 4 Practice Asking for Help - Use this worksheet to practice asking for help in this scenario. You may choose to write your answers first or practice saying the statements aloud into a mirror.

Grades 2 - 4 What Does Being Assertive Look Like? - Put a check next to each example of assertive communication. Optional: Explain your answers to an adult or write an explanation on another piece of paper.

Grades 3 - 4 Self-Advocacy Practice - Role play - practice writing and then acting out words you can use to ask for help from your teacher.

Grades 2- 4: Self-Advocacy lesson (The examples used in this video are specific to a foster child living with foster parents, but they apply to almost all situations)

Thursday, December 3rd -

K - 4 Case Crusaders I-Messages Video - First, listen to this story about using I - messages to express our feelings, wants and needs.

Then Grade 3 - 4 Am I Assertive? Read the questions and keep track of how many times you answer "Yes". Use the key to determine your level of assertiveness.

Then K - 4, choose one of the activities below to practice using I-Statements.

K - 4 Practice Using I-Messages - Read this story about using I - Messages. Write or say an I-message using the examples provided at the end of the story.

Grades 2 - 4 Communicating with I-Statements - Write two examples of I-statements you can use during your school day.

Grades 3 & 4 Read these Conflict Scenarios. Then use this I-messages worksheet to practice writing or saying an I-message.

Friday, December 4th - Fun Friday

K - 4 Choose one of these songs about speaking up to listen to:

Express Yourself!

Try Everything by Shakira - Don't Give Up! You Got This!

Grades 2 - 4 Then, read these scenarios: Assertiveness Scenarios. Practice using your self-advocacy and assertiveness skills to think of a solution to three of the situations. What would you say or do? Write or draw your answers on a piece of paper or share your answer with an adult.

Then, fill out this google form to fill me in on what you learned and how you are feeling this week.

Optional: End your day with a game!

I-Message board game - Use a dice to play this I-message board game by yourself, with a friend (on Zoom) or a family member.