Assertiveness Journal

Assertiveness Journal

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

Title: Assertiveness Journal - Building Social Skills

Objective: To promote social development and assertiveness skills among children through keeping an assertiveness journal.

Materials Needed:

       - Notebooks or sheets of paper

       - Writing utensils (markers, pens, etc.)

Instructions:

       1. Introduction (5 minutes):

              - Gather the children and explain the purpose of the activity: to develop assertiveness skills through journaling.

              - 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:

                             - Respect each other's privacy.

                             - Use kind and respectful language.

                             - Encourage everyone's participation.

       3. Journaling Prompts (10 minutes):

              - Explain that each child will have their own assertiveness journal to write in.

              - Provide them with a list of journaling prompts related to assertiveness. Examples may include:

              - Write about a time when you stood up for yourself. How did it make you feel?

              - Describe a situation where you found it challenging to express your opinion. How could you have been more assertive?

              - Reflect on a time when you successfully set a personal boundary. What was the outcome?

              - Encourage the children to choose a prompt that resonates with them or come up with their own assertiveness-related topic.

       4. Journaling Practice (20-30 minutes):

              - Give each child a notebook or sheets of paper to use as their assertiveness journal.

              - Instruct them to spend time writing about the chosen prompt or topic.

              - Encourage them to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to assertiveness.

              - Remind them to be honest and reflective in their journal entries.

              - Allow them to write freely without judgment or interruption.

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

              - Summarize the key concepts discussed during the activity, including assertiveness and journaling.

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

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

              - Express appreciation for their active participation and willingness to engage in assertiveness journaling.

Remember, the goal of this activity is to help children develop their assertiveness skills and build confidence in expressing themselves. Encourage them to use their assertiveness journal as a safe space to reflect, explore, and practice assertiveness. By journaling about assertiveness-related topics, they can deepen their understanding and apply these skills in their daily lives.