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1. Introduction Activity

WHAT YOU SAY: Woo hoo! It's so good to see everyone! Let's take a little time to get to know each other before we talk about this month's Life Skill.

Remind me of your first name and tell me the one thing you like to do when you have free time. I'll start. My name is _________and I like to ________.

Wow, you guys like to do a lot of fun stuff!

You know what's next right?? Our Theme Song!

Let's stand up and sing together!

WHAT YOU DO: Share your screen in the next text box

LIFE SKILLS

WHAT YOU SAY: As you know, Each month we are going to talk about a different LIFE SKILL. What is a LIFE SKILL?

(Let's kids answer.)

Life skills is a term used to describe a set of basic skills acquired through learning and/or direct life experience that enable individuals and groups to effectively handle issues and problems commonly encountered in daily life.

Life skills help us succeed in life. Life skills help us set & achieve goals, solve problems, respect one another and more!

A life skill can be as simple as learning to do your own laundry or as big as learning to be responsible. And that brings us to ....

This month's Life Skill is RESPONSIBILITY.

2. RESPONSIBILTY

WHAT YOU SAY: WHAT IS RESPONSIBILITY? Don't be shy...don't worry about giving a wrong answer. What do you think RESPONSIBILITY means?

(Let kids answer.)

Those were really great answers. Thanks for volunteering!

Responsibility means you do the things you are supposed to do and accept the results of your actions.

What is responsibility? We have a few different ways that we talk about responsibility. There’s being responsible, taking responsibility, acting responsibly, and having responsibilities. They are all related to doing the things we are supposed to do, and taking responsibility for your actions-which means you own up to your own actions and don't try to lie about things you have done.

• A responsibility: something you are expected to do

• Being responsible: doing the things you are supposed to do

• Accepting responsibility: taking the praise or the blame for something you have done

Now it's time for our Opening Activity.

3. OPENING ACTIVITY

Responsibility Game

What you will need: Kids will need the a blank piece of paper and a writing instrument.

Leader will need list of Questions with Answers. (See below.)

Lesson 7 Responsibility and Independence

#3 Opening Activity

This game will help kids to better understand the concept of what being responsible is and what is not. This is intended to help give kids examples of how they can practice responsibility, and to give them a clear idea of responsible and irresponsible behavior.

What you do:

• Have each kid number their paper from 1-10.

• Read through the 10 questions and have them right down yes or no, answering the "Is this responsible question?" .

• When you are finished, review the correct answers

• This should help you assess how much they already understand about responsibility.

Wow...you know a lot about being responsible!

WHAT YOU SAY: We are going to sing a fun song about RESPONSIBILITY .

WHAT YOU DO: Share your screen in the next text box

Get ready to sing along with video!

Lesson 7 Responsibility

#3 Opening Activity

Responsibility Questions:

1. Giovanni brushes his teeth every morning without being asked.

Is this responsible? YES

2. Caleb regularly loses his homework.

Is this responsible? NO

3. Stella keeps breaking her video game.

Is this responsible? NO

4. Juan sets the table before dinner.

Is this responsible? YES

5. Susie always finishes her homework right after school.

Is this responsible? YES

6. Jack is constantly losing things (his backpack, his jacket, etc.)

Is this responsible? NO

7. Harper watches her younger sister while dinner is being prepared.

Is this responsible? YES

8. Lulu returns the book she borrowed from a friend.

Is this responsible? YES

9. Travis lies about doing his homework at first, but then tells the truth and apologizes.

Is this responsible? YES

10.Chase went to the park without telling anyone where he was going.

Is this responsible? NO

4. Life Skill Lesson

WHAT YOU SAY: Let's talk about the ways kids your age can show responsibility. Your example can be at home, at school or even with your friends?

Encourage each child to give one answer.

Examples of RESPONSIBILITY:

• Doing chores at home (Making your bed, brushing your teeth...)

• Taking care of your things (Hanging up your clothes, not losing things...)

• Doing what you say you will

• Admitting the things you have done and taking responsibility for your actions

• Cleaning up after yourself

• Most importantly, doing these things without being asked or reminded

Those were great answers!

We're going to use some of these answers to do the next activity.

5. GROUP ACTIVITY

CIRCLE OF RESPONSIBILITY CHART

What you will need: Kids will need the a blank piece of paper and a writing instrument.

What you say: Take out your piece of paper.

Listen carefully.

1, Draw one big circle that fills up the whole page.

2. Draw another circle inside that circle.

3. Draw one more circle inside that circle.

4. In the big circle write My Community.

5. In circle #2 write My Family and Friends

6. In circle #3 write your first name.

Now let's write one way we can be responsible in each of those areas.

Let's kids answer, but here are some ideas...

Myself: Brush my teeth, make my lunch, clean up after myself..

MyFamily/Friends: Show respect to the adults in my life, make wise choices when I'm with my friends...

My Community: Pick up trash in my neighborhood or at school, help a neighbor bring in their trash

WHAT YOU SAY: That was fun and you all did great! Now it's time for ... a little dance party.

6. move it

WHAT YOU SAY: OK Kids, it's time to move it! We want you to get up and get active. Let's follow along with our Go Noodles friends...

Let's stand up and show your dance moves!

WHAT YOU DO: Share video. Stand up, dance along with kids.

7. WRAP IT UP

(An opportunity to review this month's Life Skill and apply it to their lives.)

WHAT YOU SAY: It was so much fun to be with you today.

Let's have a quick review before we go...

1. What does it mean to be responsible?

(Responsibility means doing the things you are supposed to do.)

2. What are some responsibilities of kids your age?

3. What is one thing you can do this month to practice the Life Skill of Responsibility?

It was a great day! Now get out there and practice being responsible!

I will too! See you next month!