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Summer Brain Gain: Early Elementary School

Module 3: Introducing a Better Me!


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ABOUT THIS MODULE 2

ABOUT THIS MODULE 3

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY 2

REQUIRED MATERIALS 2

EVENT PLANNER 7

SAVING THE WORLD 8

Refuse or Reuse

Recycled Thoughts

DEFINING MY CHARACTER 12

Responsibly Me

Taking Care of Responsibilities

KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS 16

The Friendship Book

Quilt of Kindness

INTRODUCING ME! 21

Wall of Fame

Inside Out

COMMUNITY SHARING EVENT 24

Preparation

The New Me


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Overview

This module encourages members to see themselves and others in a new light. Members are exposed to internal beauty and forming friendships based on learning about one another and accepting differences.

Driving Questions

How can we defy stereotypes to define beauty?

What is the importance of friendship?

How are our thoughts aligned to the recycling process?

Product of the Week

Wall of Fame

Community Sharing Event

The New Me!

About This Module

Academic Vocabulary


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Word Definition

Metaphor A symbol or comparison.

Stereotype A view – that may or may not be true – applied to a group of people.

Collage A collection of things put together as one.

Fairness To treat everyone the same.

Bias To favor one person or group over another.

Unfair To treat people differently.

Recycle To reuse something.

Difficulty Something that is not easy to do or achieve.

Pollute To throw trash in a clean area.

Negative Not being nice or missing something.

Morals A persons beliefs about right and wrong.

Manners Doing things politely so that others are not hurt or offended.


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Gift Something given without payment.

Respect To admire someone.

Responsibility To do what is expected of you.

Strengths The unique qualities or skills that make you successful

Friendship An attachment to another person.

Personality The thoughts, feelings, and actions that make you uniquely you

Note: Facilitator resource materials and handouts are provided at the end of the day,

but should be printed in advance.

Facilitator

1 Poster board/flip chart

1 Series of images/symbols (at least twice as many as the number of

group members)

1 Computer and printer (to print out symbols)

1 Trashcan

1 Recycling bin

1 Index cards

1 Strega Nona by Tomie Depaola

Required Materials


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1 Chart paper

1 Hole puncher

3 Yarn (per member)

1 Bag with each members name in it twice (per member)

1 The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Wallace

1 per Team

1 Markers (pack)

1 Index cards

1 Crayons (pack)

1 Colored pencils (pack)

1 Scissors

1 Tape

1 Magazines

1 per Member

1 Pen/Pencil

1 Post-It Notes

1 Paper

1 Construction paper

1 4x6 self-portrait

1 Journal


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Note: Complete the following table early during the week to prepare for the Community

Sharing Event. Share the answers with the CPO for approval.

Type of Event on Friday

Event Name

Who’s Invited

Publicity to Use (Circle all that apply, use blank spaces for additional items)

Fliers Website

Invitations

Ads

Event Location

Display Area for Projects

Supplies Needed (Circle all that apply, use blank spaces for additional items)

Chairs Scissors Games

Tables Markers

Signs CD Player

Tape Video Equipment

Cups Napkins Refreshments (Try to select items that tie into the theme)

Task Assigned to: Due Date:





Event Planner


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Activity 1 Refuse or Reuse

Location Classroom Setting Estimated Time 45 minutes

Description Members will learn how to deal with negativity in a positive manner

Objective

By the end of this activity, members will:

Be able to differentiate between positive and negative thoughts

Be able to differentiate between trash and recycling

Develop qualities of an effective learner

What You Need

1 Trashcan

1 Recycling bin

1 Packet of index cards with pre written trash and recycle statements

How to Prepare

1 Gather all resources necessary for implementation.

2 Prepare workstation for easy access to materials.

3 Write trash and recycling statements.

Examples:

I hate kickball. I’m not good at it!

I don’t want to play with him. I just don’t like him.

No one likes me. I wish I had friends at the Club.

I don’t want to try that new computer game. I might make a

mistake.

That’s too hard for me.

I will never make the baseball team. No way I’m trying out for it!

Saving the World


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Warm Welcome 1 Greet members by name as they enter the program area.

2 Engage in meaningful conversations with members.

Community Builder

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Play Dramatic Adverbs. Give out an adverb to each member and have them say their name in a way that reflects that quality. Explain that adverbs usually end in ly—words like angrily, boastfully, proudly, cautiously, rapidly, slowly, sweetly, shyly, laughingly, eagerly, etc.

2 Each individual then says his or her name the way it is The rest of the group repeats the member’s name in the same way it was shared. (For example, happily, sadly, or slowly, etc.)

Steps to Follow

1 Say, “We live in a world where there are many resources to use. In the midst of using resources, we also dispose of many that can be repurposed and reused.”

2 Ask members what it means to recycle. Allow members to answer. Ask members to share examples of things that can be recycled. Then ask them why it’s important to recycle.

3 Tell members, “Today, we will be exploring recycling and how we can do our part to save the world.

4 Say: “In life we face different things that may make us have negative thoughts. If we focus on these negative thoughts long enough, we can start to believe these thoughts are true.”

5 Ask members to think of a time that they had a negative thought because they made a mistake or had difficulty with a task such as homework.

6 Show members the trashcan and ask, “What is this? What types of things should you place in the trashcan? Is trash something you would ever eat? Why or why not?”

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Explain to members that sometimes people pollute their minds by putting themselves down. For example, they may talk negatively to themselves by saying things such as, “I am not good enough for the team,” or “This is too hard for me, I can’t do it.” Explain to members that these thoughts should be disposed.

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Say: “The solution to altering your view is to ask yourself if you have the ability to change whatever you were putting yourself down about. If you can, you should work toward changing it. If it is something you have no control over, think of something to say that will make the situation better. Accept it and figure out how to best respond.

9 Give each member a pre-written statement on an index card and ask them to read it aloud. Tell members to determine if the


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statement should be refused and thrown in the trash, or if it should be recycled and used again. If the statement should be trashed, allow members to throw it into the trashcan, and if it should be recycled, allow members to put it in the recycling bin.

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Explain to members that when they dispose of negative thoughts, they will have more energy to work toward goals and care more about themselves and others. This will help them not say negative or harmful things, have better friendships and have a strengthened sense of respect for self and others.

Activity 2 Recycled Thoughts


Description Members will learn how to deal with negativity in a positive manner through disposing of negative thoughts and recycling positive thoughts

Objective By the end of this activity, members will be able to articulate how positive thoughts drive them to become better people and friends

What You Need

5 Index cards (per member)

1 Pencil (per member)

1 Trashcan

1 Recycling bin

How to Prepare

1 Gather all materials necessary for implementation.

2 Prepare workstations.




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Community Builder

1 Say: “In our last activity, we learned what types of thoughts encourage us, uplift us and should be recycled.”

2 Ask members if they can think of some thoughts they have had that should be disposed.

3 Allow members to share some of these thoughts.

Steps to Follow

1 Say: “In this activity, you will use the notecards at your workstation to write down some of those negative thoughts. These thoughts could have been about you or someone else.”

2 Ask members to include some thoughts that they would like to recycle. Allow members to have time to complete this task.

3 Say: “Now that we have our statements written, if you would like to share some, you can. If not, we will rip them up and throw them away.”

4 Say: “This activity symbolizes you letting go of negative thoughts and only using thoughts and words that can be recycled.”

Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time 15 minutes

Steps to Follow

1 Ask members to reflect on what they learned today.

2 Have members write a journal entry about something new that they learned.

3 Collect journal entries to use at the Community Sharing Event.


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Activity 1 Responsibly Me


Description Members will be exposed to multiple forms of responsibility while completing hands-on activities

Objective At the end of this activity, members will be able to articulate the meaning of responsibility and what responsibility encompasses

What You Need

1 Chart paper

1 Pack of crayons and markers (per group)

1 Piece of paper (per member)

1 Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola

How to Prepare 1 Gather all materials necessary for implementation.




Community Builder

1 Gather the group together in a circle. Tell members that you’ll use this time to get an idea of how everyone is feeling.

2 Have members compare their feelings to the weather, (e.g., cloudy, raining, sunshine, tornado, etc.).

Defining My Character


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Share that it is important for everyone to recognize what is going on in the lives of those around them so that we can come together to celebrate, support and encourage each other in times of need. We should say kind words to one another similar to the ones that we will identify in our next activity.

Steps to Follow

1 Say: “We are going to read the story about Strega Nona.” Tell them to listen for the kind of work the characters in the story do and how they do the work.

2 Read the story to the members.

3 Ask members: “What types of jobs did you hear me read? What types of jobs did you see in the photos from the book?” (Record responses on chart paper).

4 Ask members if Strega Nona and Big Anthony are paid for their work, who pays them and why their work may be important to the people paying them.

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Ask members to compare the work of Strega Nona and Big Anthony. Ask the following questions:

● Who is not responsible? ● Who is responsible? ● What is Big Anthony responsible for? ● Did he do anything irresponsible? What did he do?

Do you think he will make this/these mistake(s) again?

6 Discuss responsibility and the word responsible with members. Ask members what they learned from the story. (Give members time to answer.)

7 Ask members if they have responsibilities at school or at home and if so, they are. Tell members that responsibilities build character and make us better people.


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Activity 2 Taking Care of Responsibilities


Description Members will envision themselves exhibiting responsible characteristics by creating visual representations of themselves.

Objective By the end of this activity, members will be able to explain responsibility as it pertains to them

What You Need

1 Blank paper (per member)

1 Pack of markers and crayons (per workstation)


How to Prepare

1 Gather all supplies necessary for implementation.




Community Builder

1 Each member steps forward saying his/her name while performing a brief movement of choice – for example, clapping or jumping in place.

2 The group repeats the member’s name and movement together.

3 Then, the members of the group individually say the other member’s names with their matching movement. Once one member has gone, move on to the next member in the circle.

Steps to Follow 1 Say, “In our last activity, we learned about responsibility and even talked about some of the responsibilities each of you have at home and at school.”


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2 Say, “Think about a time when you exhibited responsible characteristics and acted responsibly.”

3 Say, “Using the paper at your workstation, fold one paper into four sections.”

4 Ask members to draw themselves being responsible in four different situations, (e.g., sharing, cleaning their room, etc.).

5 Tell members to write a brief, one-sentence explanation of each picture.

6 Allow members to complete this activity.

7 Ask members to share their pictures and assess if members understand responsibility.


Steps to Follow


2 Have members write a journal entry about something new they learned.



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Activity 1 The Friendship Book


Description Members will realize that there is power in kind words

Objective


Understand the importance of uplifting others by acknowledging their strengths

Identify strengths in others

What You Need

1 Pencil/pen and paper (per member)

1 Pack of markers, crayons and/or colored pencils (per group)

1 Binding materials for every member (two pieces of construction

paper and three pieces of yarn)

1 Hole puncher

1 Bag with each members name in it twice

How to Prepare

1 Gather all supplies necessary for implementation.

2 Prepare workstations for members, with easy access to materials.



Community Builder

1 Have members pair up to play one round of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

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Tell members that the winner becomes the leader and the loser becomes the winner’s “team” and roots for them for the remainder of the activity. The loser must follow the winner from match to match.

Kindness is Contagious


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Tell members that when there are only two groups standing, the two winners should face off for one final round of Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine the overall champion. Explain to members that having support makes people feel good about themselves and encourages them.

Steps to Follow

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Say, “Being kind is something that we should all practice doing daily. Kindness helps make other people feel good about themselves and should in return help us to feel good about being kind.”

2 Ask members to share something kind they have done this week. Allow members to share their stories.

3 Say, “Today, we will learn more about being kind through the activities we will do.”

4 Say, “We all consider ourselves to be a friend. Can anyone tell me what a friend is? What characteristics does someone need to have to be considered a good friend?”

5 Allow members to respond to questions and share thoughts with the whole group.

6 Say, “Today, we are going to be good friends and write a letter to two people in our group. The people you write your letter to will be selected when you pull their names from a bag.”

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Allow members to pull names from the bag. Tell members to write a letter to each person they pulled and include nice qualities they admire about the person. Tell them to put the qualities into three complete sentences. Tell members to draw a picture on the letter.

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After members complete this activity, ask them to deliver the letters to their person. (If time permits, allow members to write more than two letters. This activity can be repeated so that each member has a letter from everyone.)

9 Give members time to read their letters. Walk around and assist members with binding their letters and creating a cover using construction paper.

10 Say: “Now you have a keepsake of thoughtful letters from other members. Throughout the summer we will add to these letters so that you will have a complete book.”


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Activity 2 Quilt of Kindness

Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 45 minutes

Description Members will be exposed to kindness by performing acts of kindness

Objective


Articulate the impact of being kind

Create a quilt of kindness by performing acts of kindness and reflecting on them

What You Need

1 The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

1 Pack of markers (per workstation)



How to Prepare


2 Set up workstations prior to implementation.



Community Builder

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Select one member to be “it.” Everyone else should sit in a half circle around the person who is “it,” similar to a horseshoe shape. Each person will say one nice thing about the person who is “it.” The person who is “it” will then repeat all the compliments and positive things and add one positive thing about themselves.

2 Everyone gets a chance to be “it.” If you have a large group, the “it” person can write down their compliments to remember them.


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Ask members: 1. Why is it important to say positive things about others? 2. How do you feel when someone says negative things about you? 3. How do you feel when people say positive things about you? 4. Was it difficult for you to say positive things about others? 5. What did you learn about yourself? 6. What did you learn about your peers? 7. What was the purpose of this activity? Explain to members that it doesn’t cost or hurt anything or anyone to be kind.

Steps to Follow

1 Say, “Kindness is something we should display daily. Being kind is simply being nice to others.”

2 Say, “In this activity, we will read The Kindness Quilt.”

3 Read The Kindness Quilt to members. Discuss the book and acts of kindness while reading it.

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Tell members that they will create a piece of the group’s kindness quilt by drawing a picture and writing a brief, one-sentence summary about the act of kindness they did. This act could have been done in the community, the Club, at home or at school.

5 Give members the opportunity to create their square.

6 Ask members to share their squares and act of kindness. Add the squares to the quilt until the quilt is complete.

7 Discuss kindness and why it is important. Hang the quilt in your room until it’s time to display it for the Community Sharing Event.


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Steps to Follow





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Activity 1 Wall of Fame


Description Members will learn more about one another from their names and interests

Objective

By the end of this activity, members will be able to identify:

Differences in one another

The uniqueness of individuals from their name

What You Need

1 Photo no larger than 4x6 of each member (ask them to supply this

or take photos of each member and print them)

1 Sheet of construction paper (per member)

1 Pack of markers, crayons or colored pencils (per workstation)

4 Pairs of scissors (per workstation)

1 Roll of tape or adhesive

4 Magazines

How to Prepare



3 Ask members prior to implementation to find out details about

their name for today’s activity.



Community Builder 1 Have members form a circle.

Introducing Me!


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Tell each member to share one thing about themselves that the others may not know. As each member shares, tell members to take note of those things so that they can later have points of discussion.

3 Explain to members that we are all different and our uniqueness makes us who we are.

Steps to Follow

1 Say, “We all have things that we can physically look at to describe ourselves. Today, we will be challenged with identifying other ways to describe ourselves.”

2 Ask members to work with a partner to find a way to describe one another without naming physical attributes.

3 Ask members to share their descriptions with the group.

4 Tell members that today they will focus on who they are internally and how to identify unique characteristics about one another internally and through their personality.

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Say, “Each of us is unique and can be identified by our name. My name is ________ (share your name) and give background info on your name such as its origin, who named you, if there was a reason you were named this name, etc.).

6 Ask members to share things that they know about their names.

7 Say, “Today, we are going to take the things that make us different and unique and create a wall of fame about each one of us.”

8 Have members clip pictures and words from magazines that show their personality and uniqueness.

9 Ask members to share the photos and words they clipped with reasons why they selected these.

10 Allow members to paste their collages together with their picture and name. Have members write a brief description of who they are and what they plan to accomplish in life.

11 Hang the collages in the room and allow member to view the collages and ask any questions they have about one another.


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Activity 2 Inside Out

Location Classroom Setting/Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 45 minutes

Description Members will be introduced to internal beauty

Objective By the end of this activity, members will be able to identify internal characteristics that reflects self-love

What You Need

1 I look Like a Girl by Sheila Hamanaka



1 Set of art supplies for drawing and coloring (per workstation)

How to Prepare


2 Prepare workstations for members.



Community Builder

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Ask members to stand in a circle, arms out to the side, left hand palm up, right index finger pointing down and touching their neighbor’s outstretched palm. They should grab the finger in their left hand and prevent their right finger from being grabbed at the same time. They should do this when you say, “Go!”

2 Saying, “Go!” randomly will cause suspense and most will jump the gun, adding to the fun.

3 Explain that when playing this game, we were all doing the same things but as different people. This activity shows that we were all working toward one goal.

Steps to Follow 1

Say, “Sometimes it is easy for us to focus on physical appearance and material things to label ourselves. This is called stereotyping.”


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Ask members if they know the meaning of the word “stereotype.” Allow members to provide the definition. Tell members that we are on a mission to break stereotypes and to focus on our internal beauty and greatness.

3 Tell members that in the book I Look Like a Girl, they will hear stereotyping and will be able to see pictures that go along with metaphors designed to help them get to know one another better.

4 Read the story aloud showing pictures and explaining metaphors while engaging members in a discussion about the book.

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Ask members to talk at their workstations about themselves. Ask them to identify things about themselves other than their physical appearance. Provide members with an example of a metaphor that describes you; for example, a lion represents you because you are brave and bold.

6 Tell members to use the paper provided at the workstations to draw a visual representation of a metaphor that describes them.

7 Ask members to share their drawing and metaphor.

Reflection and Recognition Estimated Time 15 Minutes

Steps to Follow





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Activity 1 Preparation

Location Multipurpose Room Estimated Time 15 minutes

Description Community Sharing Event

Objective By the end of this activity, members will be prepared to present their activities from the week

What You Need

1 Event planner

How to Prepare

1 Gather materials necessary for the Community Sharing Event.

2 Complete the event planner.

3 Set up for the event.



Community Builder

1 Ask members to form a large circle.

2 Ask members to tell the group about one thing that will help to create the displays for their “The New Me” Community Sharing Event.

Community Sharing Event: The New Me


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Steps to Follow

1 Ask members to begin gathering materials they will use for the event.

2 Give instructions and times for what will take place at the event, such as setting up for the event, rehearsals, greeting guests, display explanations and cleaning up after the event.

Activity 2 Community Sharing Event: The New Me

Location Gym or Spacious Area Estimated Time 30-45 minutes

Description Members will follow directions and work together to display their projects from the week. Each age level will work together to display and present their materials. This could be as simple as preparing a display for parents to view at the end of the unit.

Objective Members will be able to exhibit “The New Me” by displaying their activities and projects from the week.

What You Need

1 Team materials

1 Tape for hanging displays

1 Butcher paper for creating displays

1 Light refreshments for community audience

1 Table and decorations for refreshments

1 Chairs for guests and members

1 Device for playing musical selection

1 Musical selection to be played for exhibit viewing

How to Prepare 1 Use the event planner for preparation.

2 Designate areas of the room for each team display.


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3 Have music and large areas available for viewing.

4 Set the refreshment table.



Community Builder

1 Ask members to form a circle.

2 Explain to members that they will be displaying and presenting their activities from the week. Have members pair up to greet guests and finish any last minute preparations.

Steps to Follow

1 Give each grade level a portion of the room to present their collages and other work from the week.

2 Say: “Assemble your materials in a decorative display. Be as creative as possible.” Suggestion: Have members create a catchy title and slogan for each table.

3 Ask teams to practice explaining their display one last time before the event.

4 Remind members to circulate the gym, greet guests and show their displays.

5 Community viewing of displays.

6 Gather each age group and have them sit in the front of the gym so they can be ready to present when announced.


Steps to Follow 1 Say, “Community Sharing Events are designed for us to share what we have learned and experienced with others.”


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2 Ask members to share some highlights from the event including things that they would have done differently or better.

3 Allow members to respond. Wrap up the day by commending members on a job well done.

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