Life Lessons for Young Adolescents: An Advisory Guide for Teachers Book

Provides exactly the kinds of activities needed for running effective advisory groups. The authors have developed and field-tested 94 meaningful activities designed to provide young adolescents with social and emotional support and life skills training.The activities are short and simple, require minimal materials, and can be completed during homeroom or advisory periods. Contents 1 Building a Team -- getting acquainted, determining the group's purpose, establishing ground rules 2 School Success -- learning school rules and expectations, setting academic goals, staying organized, completing homework assignments -- 3 Celebrate Yourself -- self-esteem, coping with stress, setting goals, understanding emotions 4 Communication and Conflict Resolution -- effective communication, decision making, problem solving, negotiation 5 Relating to Others -- peer relationships, making and keeping friends, exploring cultural and individual differences 6 Your Community -- community awareness, volunteer projects, career exploration The book also provides helpful guidelines and suggestions on group size, format and scheduling, group facilitation skills, handling common group problems, and more.