Rights & Self Advocacy
Show & Share (10-min)
- Have you ever tried to play matchmaker? Has anyone ever
- tried to match you up with someone?
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Skill Builder - Setting aside time for difficult conversations (5-10 min)
PRESENTERS: The lesson is that when we have a difficult topic to work out with someone we love,
- it's a good idea to set aside time in advance so that you can prepare and focus AND
- that "I" statements are less threatening in interpersonal relationships than "you" statements.
When a relationship problem starts, we need to discuss it. This can be hard. We don't want to fight or hurt our partner's or friend's feelings. What can we do?
- Ask for a time to talk that will not be interrupted—like an appointment.
- The person may ask to talk about it right away. You can do that if you want to and have time.
- It's better to wait because you can both be more prepared and calmer.
- If asking for the time to talk makes your friend or partner worry, you can tell them what topic you want to discuss and reassure them that it's not a bad thing but you do need their help with it.
Which statements sound calm and non-accusing? What is different about the statements that don't feel scary?
- I want to understand your view on something
- You have a habit that drives me crazy
- I am feeling badly and need your help to figure out what to do
- You made me mad.
- I'm having some difficulty and want to process it with you
- You hurt my feelings and I want you to apologize.
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Thematic Activity 02 (10-15 min)
PRESENTERS: Tomorrow we will celebrate Valentine's Day so use this activity to plan a great celebration for tomorrow.
- Should there be a theme?
- Should people wear something?
- Should people bring something?
- Do we want games or activities of any kind?
- Who will handle the music?
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Survival Math (5-10 min)
Understanding Weather Changes
Subtracting big numbers from little numbers makes NEGATIVE numbers - numbers that are LESS than 0
Optional Level-Up
Can you subtract bigger numbers from smaller numbers?
3-10=
5-6=
20-30=
1-6=
Answers at the bottom of the page in blue
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What did we learn today?
What are we doing this afternoon?
3-10 = -7
5-6 = -1
20-30 = -10
1-6 = -5
