This group is a place where girls can come together & talk through things girls go through. Each of the lessons address the relational bullying that many girls face. Unity & kindness are emphasized. We seek to challenge girls to try new things, make new friends & branch out from their norms. We hope to build confidence in our girls so they can problem solve & resolve conflict independently.
Week 1-
Week 1-
- Group Rules
- Play 'Mean Girls' song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTIBDuTxzUw
- "Gang up for Good" & stick together
- Duct tape bracelets- http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Braided-Duct-Tape-Bracelet
- Create positive posters to decorate
- Pinky swear/oath- I will not bully others. I will not stand by while others are bullied. I will report bullying when I see it because I have the power of one.
- Problem solving/ conflict resolution
- T.H.I.N.K- Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it inspiring? Is it necessary? Is it kind?
- S.T.A.R- Stop, Think, Act, Review
- Homework- write down any conflicts you have & use S.T.A.R. to solve it
- Cooperation activity- make a puzzle as a team without talking or taking a piece away from someone else
- Toothpaste lesson- spread toothpaste on a paper plate & have a girl try to get it back into the tube. Explain that the toothpaste is like a rumor. Once it is out there you cannot take it back.
- Homework- random act of kindness
- Discuss Random Acts of Kindness
- Talk about branching out & including others
- Homework- participants must have lunch & play at recess with someone new
- Discuss homework & how it made them feel. Recommend books.