Trying to Fit In Grades 7-8
Use this lesson to start the conversation with students about peer pressure and deal with the perceived repercussions from peers if they do not join in group behavior.
Resources
KidsHealth in the Classroom
KidsHealth in the Classroom offers free health education resources for PreK through 12th grade, all aligned with National Health Education Standards.
That's Not Cool YouTube Channel
video collection from That's Not Cool, an initiative that partners with young people to help raise awareness.
What Were You Thinking? Ages 6 - 9
What Were You Thinking?: Learning to Control Your Impulses Paperback – 2016 by Bryan Smith
What Should Danny Do? Ages 4 -7
What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series) Hardcover – Illustrated, 2017
Pass It On Radio
Get inspired by listening to radio, reading newspaper, or creating your own billboard public service announcements about people acting within their values to improve the community.
Impulse Control & Self-Talk
Tullett, M. The voice of self-control: Blocking the inner voice increases impulsive responding,
Acta Psychologica, Vol 135, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 252-256, ISSN 0001-6918, 10.1016/j.actpsy.2010.07.008.
Pass It On
The Foundation for a Better Life creates public service campaigns to communicate the values that make a difference in our communities on the Pass It On website.
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It Paperback (2016) by Kelly McGonigal
Quiet Cat Loud Cat
Quiet Cat Loud Cat Paperback – September 16, 2019 by Katrina Morse