7/23/2023 0 Comments Games for middle schoolersAnd, when we reflect with the class, we can help them recognize what qualities the best classroom leaders seemed to possess. We can help the student leaders communicate clearly with their classmates. As the teacher, we can model appropriate behavior for dealing with frustration and how to appropriately voice those feelings. Teens may struggle with feelings of frustration or even struggle to follow their peers instructions, but this is a teachable moment for them. Even for adults, it can be frustrating when we feel like our leadership isn’t making good decisions. How it teaches responsibility: A big part of learning to be responsible is learning to take ownership over your actions. And they’ll learn a lot about how hard it can be to run a group of people. Students will have a lot to say about their peers leadership skills. Rotate through students each day and plan for time to reflect. For instance, “you can’t leave the classroom,” or “all normal school rules must be followed.” In fact, this game works best when the student leader has a specific lesson to teach the class. That student is now “in charge.” Obviously, you’ll need to set up some rules and guidelines first. Plan for a period of time during the day (or class period) where a student becomes class leader. How to play: Sometimes the simplest games are the most memorable and powerful. With that in mind, here are five super-fun games that teach responsibility that your older students will love revisiting. CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning reports that not only does this type of social and emotional learning build lifelong, future-ready skills, but it also improves academic achievement and supports teen’s overall well-being. Research confirms what we’ve known forever. Our middle and high school students need lots of opportunities to practice (and fail!) at these skills in order to become responsible young adults. It takes lots of practice to show self-control when things don’t go our way, to be accountable for our decisions, to finish what we start, and to keep trying even when we want to give up. Responsibility isn’t something students develop overnight.
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