November
Values: Fostering Courage, Kindness and Empathy
Below are the activities for the month of October . Within each day there are 4 activities, one for each week of the month. Some relate more to the monthly theme than others, but all have the potential to be useful and enjoyable. You are not obligated to complete each of these activities. Be flexible with this outline... go off script and realize that some may take more than one session and others may be requested to be repeated. Listen to what your students want and have fun with it :)
If you have any questions or feedback related to the activities, please contact Mr. Jacob Schnall or Mrs. Clara Fernandez
"Topic" Tuesday
Week 1: Watch and then design your own definition of empathy: Empathy and Brené Brown
Week 2: Having Courageous Conversations: watch and share ideas
Week 3: Someone else's shoes activity
Week 4: Be fearless, be kind: Choose an activity
"With it" Wednesday
Week 1: Listening: Get in pairs and practice Active Listening: tell your classmate a story and aloud him/her to practice this skill
Week 2: Non-verbal communication and Body Language: Practice this empathy skill
Week 3: Feedback: Let's practice the difference between Constructive feedback and Criticism
Week 4: Vulnerability: What is it ?
"Thankful" Thursday
Week 1: Since we are in November, it is time to be Thankful. Each Wednesday record a short video thinking about what are you thankful for, and what act of kindness has a community or family member has had with you that makes you feel like that.
Week 2: Practicing gratitude
Week 3: How gratitude leads to happiness. Watch and share your thoughts. Do you agree?
Week 4: Watch all the videos recorded in week one and spread gratefulness.
"Fun" Friday
Week 1: Developing empathy activity
Week 2: Games for change: pick one and play in small groups
Week 3: Empathy Kahoot
Week 4: Kindness kahoot