Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of a Positive No, from the Urban Character Education Series by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 1 of 2 include:
- What Counts Most in Life?: Students will discuss what is important to be successful in life as well as temptation from others to make bad choices. Worksheet included.
- The Power of a Positive No Crossword Puzzle: Students will find answers to puzzle questions while learning important vocabulary that deals with peer pressure. Crossword worksheet included.
- The Power of a Positive No Word Scramble: Students will unscramble and decipher letters to complete words. Worksheet included.
- Friendship Bubble: Students will list qualities that help them choose the right people to form friendships with. Worksheet included.
- What Are Those? Skit: Students will role-play a real-life situation about peer pressure and discuss what they learned. Scripts included.
- The Power of a Positive No Discussion Questions: Students will use reading comprehension and critical thinking skills to answer questions from the story. Question sheet included.
- Hometown Hero: Students will discuss the importance of choosing a good role model and learn to distinguish differences in potential friends. Worksheet included.
- The Power of a Positive No Board Game: Students will compete against each other and learn skills to help them avoid peer pressure and making bad choices. Game Board, Question cards, and True/False cards included.
These downloadable activities include explanation of objective, list of materials needed, instructions, and any templates/worksheets needed to facilitate the activity. It is recommended that you read The Power of a Positive No to facilitate discussion while using these downloadable activities.
Other Downloadable Activities for this title:
-Downloadable Activities: The Power of a Positive No (Bundle 2 of 2)
Kip Jones, a.k.a. ‘Mr. J,’ is a guidance counselor at Alcoa Elementary School in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he resides with his family. Mr. J. uses what he calls “bibliorhymology” in his Willie Bohanon books, an Urban Character Education series that also includes a rap song, dance, and worksheets. The Urban Character Education series has been awarded by Mom's Choice Awards for excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services.
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Recommended for Grades 3-7.
Produced by Boys Town Press
