Assertiveness Charades

Assertiveness Charades

Here's a children's activity guide for Assertiveness Charades focused on social development and assertiveness:

Title: Assertiveness Charades - Building Social Skills

Objective: To promote social development and assertiveness skills among children through a fun game of charades.

Materials Needed:

       - Pieces of paper with assertiveness scenarios written on them

       - Bowl or container to hold the scenario papers

       - Timer or stopwatch

Instructions:

       1. Introduction (5 minutes):

              - Gather the children in a circle and explain the purpose of the activity: to practice assertiveness skills in a fun and engaging way.

              - Emphasize the importance of expressing thoughts, feelings, and needs confidently and respectfully.

       2. Setting the Ground Rules (5 minutes):

              - Establish a set of ground rules together with the children.

 

                     Examples may include:

                             - One person acts at a time.

                             - No talking or using words during the charades.

                             - Encourage everyone's participation.

                             - Respectful and supportive behaviour towards each other.

       3. Scenario Preparation (10 minutes):

                - Write down various assertiveness scenarios on separate pieces of paper. Examples may include:

                       - Asking a friend to stop teasing you.

                       - Saying "no" to a request that you don't want to do.

                       - Expressing your opinion in a group discussion.

                       - Asking for help when you need it.

                       - Fold the papers and place them in a bowl or container.

       4. Assertiveness Charades (30-40 minutes):

               - Divide the children into two teams.

               - One child from Team A will come forward and pick a scenario paper from the bowl.

               - Without speaking, the child will act out the scenario using gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

               - The rest of Team A will try to guess the assertiveness scenario being portrayed. They can discuss and collaborate to come up with the answer.

               - Set a timer for each round (e.g., 1-2 minutes per round). If the scenario is not guessed within the time limit, Team B gets a chance to steal and guess.

               - Repeat the process with children from Team B taking turns to act out scenarios.

               - Keep score and award points to the teams for each correct guess.

       5. Reflection and Conclusion (5-10 minutes):

               - Summarize the key assertiveness strategies discussed during the activity.

               - Ask the children to reflect on what they have learned about expressing themselves confidently and respectfully.

               - Discuss practical ways they can apply these skills in their daily lives.

               - Express appreciation for their active participation and willingness to practice assertiveness in a fun way.

Remember, the goal of this activity is to help children develop their assertiveness skills and build confidence in expressing themselves. Encourage them to use gestures, facial expressions, and body language effectively to convey assertiveness. By playing Assertiveness Charades, they can practice these skills in a playful and supportive environment.