Expressing My Individuality Activity Guide
8-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 11-15
Explores topics such as celebrating individuality, diversity, getting along with others, and addresses goals, conflict styles, feeling good about ourselves, and taking time to relax. Activities include values exploration, “How Others See Me,” making dream catchers, potting a plant to symbolize personal growth, and finally culminates with a girls’ compliment circle. A variety of topics and activities for middle and high school girls!
8-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 11-15
Explores topics such as celebrating individuality, diversity, getting along with others, and addresses goals, conflict styles, feeling good about ourselves, and taking time to relax. Activities include values exploration, “How Others See Me,” making dream catchers, potting a plant to symbolize personal growth, and finally culminates with a girls’ compliment circle. A variety of topics and activities for middle and high school girls!
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Session
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Theme
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Activity/Description
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| 1 | Celebrating My Individuality | Creating Circle Guidelines, Decorating Journals, and Discussion |
| 2 | Celebrating Diversity | Human Bingo, “How Others See Me” Activity, Discussion, and Wall of Stereotypes |
| 3 | What”s Important to Me? | Sharing Something Special, “Things That Are Important to Me” Collage, Values Activity, and Discussion |
| 4 | Taking Time to Relax | Decorating Candle Holders, Guided Relaxation, and Discussion |
| 5 | Exploring My Goals and Dreams | Discussion and Making Dream Catchers |
| 6 | Getting Along with Others | Cooperative Snacking, Discussion, and Conflict Styles Quiz |
| 7 | Feeling Good About Myself | Intention Box, Discussion, and Affirmation Key Chain |
| 8 | Celebrating My Personal Growth | Decorating Flowerpots, Discussion, Potting a Plant, and Compliment Circle. |