Description
Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of a Positive No 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, a series that also includes a rap song, dance, and worksheets. The 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
