Teaching students about choices and consequences doesn't have to be a boring lecture - and can be engaging and fun and make a real impact!
Help students reflect on their choices and their consequences through one of these 5 engaging activities for elementary students.
Welcome, Faith Force Solemn Reflections! Today, we ponder the deep lessons of choices and their impact, as shown in Matthew 26:24.
I frequently hear teachers talking about how their students lack responsibility. Teaching responsibility to students is tricky, but here's how I do it.
The kids will have a blast and learn such a powerful lesson with this "Making Good Choices Object Lesson & Family Discussion Outline." Such a cool idea!!
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Part of developing responsibility is understanding how choices have consequences, both good and bad. This lesson plan includes several activities to use with middle-upper elementary students to help them recognize the impact of their choices and become more responsible decision makers. Pick and choose which activities to use in your lesson or small group to […]
Part of developing responsibility is understanding how choices have consequences, both good and bad. This lesson plan includes several activities to use with middle-upper elementary students to help them recognize the impact of their choices and become more responsible decision makers. Pick and choose which activities to use in your lesson or small group to meet the needs and levels of your students! *This lesson is also available as part of my Responsibility Lesson Plan Bundle.* This resource includes: • Written lesson plan with ASCA mindsets/behaviors and CASEL competencies • Optional hook using Kid President’s “Making Tough Choices” video • Two fill in the blank activity sheets • Two different puzzle sets (two piece: choice to consequence, four piece: scenario to three consequences) • “I Have, Who Has” game • Exit ticket ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions Demonstrate ethical decision making and social responsibility CASEL (Social Emotional Learning) Competencies Self-Management Responsible Decision Making Resource Rationale Children need to understand that there are consequences (good and/or bad) to every choice that we make. This resource helps them make the connection by providing numerous examples and differentiated opportunities to practice their understanding independently or in small groups. The puzzles provide for an hands-on/tactile approach while the fill in the blanks push students to think deeper and more creatively. How to Use This Resource This resource works in both whole group guidance lessons or small group sessions for students grades 2nd-5th. If using the puzzles, you may choose to select the ones most applicable to your group. The materials included in this resource are enough to spread over the course of 2 lessons/sessions if desired. ✨Glowing Praise for This Resource✨ “My students loved this interactive activity! I'm a middle school counselor and I teach one class to a group of 8th graders each quarter called Leadership and Careers. This lesson fit in perfectly with the leadership aspect when we talked about what it means to be impulsive, be a follower vs. a leader, think before we act / speak, etc. It was wonderful! [...] Great activity and would highly recommend!” ~Allison R. “This was a very helpful resource to use in my classroom counseling lessons and it created a lot of great discussion. Students really liked finding the "choice" and "consequence" cards that matched as they moved around the classroom.” ~Kate H. Open up the preview for more details!
Teaching students about choices and consequences doesn't have to be a boring lecture - and can be engaging and fun and make a real impact!
Everyday we are faced with different choices; what to wear, what to eat for breakfast, how to respond to situations, how to behave, etc… It is important that children learn that choices have consequences. This activity will teach children how to use their “crystal ball” (mind) to predict the future (consequences) before making a choice. Teaching children to make positive choices will lead to positive outcomes. Included in this packet: 24 choice cards 20 positive and negative consequences cards Predicting the Consequences worksheet My Choices…My Future worksheet Activity Suggestions
Teaching students about choices and consequences doesn't have to be a boring lecture - and can be engaging and fun and make a real impact!
Today I am grateful that I have the luxury of choice. Everyone always says 'you are free to choose', but sometimes the choices you have are not always what you thought they would be.
A logical example list of healthy consequences for kids - that actually work! Discipline done right can be beneficial for everyone in the family.
More often than not, it is said that choices have consequences. The big question is: Does this assertion stand or hold any essential truth? Read on to determine.
