Character-building activities : teaching responsibility, interaction, and group dynamics

PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Cooperative ActivitiesFrom War to PeaceQuick Teach (Peer Teaching Activity)New Game DevelopmentLife SupportUltimate GuardProtect the Core (Guard the Center)Bridge the Gap (Competition Versus Cooperation)What Floats Your Boat?Ping-Pong Obstacle CourseWhat's the Difference?Reverse PolarityMultiplicity (Tag Game)Five AliveBystanders Unite (Anti-Bullying Activity)Reach OutCatch Me Being GoodMake It RightCharacter SearchClean Up Your Own MessAbolish AggressionStop the BullyMixed BagBag It!Knotty DilemmaWatch My BackCarpet-Square RelaysA Handshake to RememberPeace Starts With MeScorpion TagTake Me HomeChapter 2: Developing Self-EsteemVisualization (A Way to Build Self-Esteem)See Three (Visual Acuity Activity)Mystery Tag (Visual Awareness)Hear Me, Hear Me (Sensory Acuity)Pride Is the PrizeThe Power of SuggestionWho Am I?Remember MeMixed EmotionsHow Tolerant Are You?ConsequencesSelf-Praise Versus ArroganceCharacter ScrambleWhat Do You Value Most?Choose to Be EnthusedAre You Superstitious?Share Your Family TraditionsPride and PurposeDon't Cross the LineThe Art of CompromiseSports PredicamentGive and TakeOne Step Back, Two Steps ForwardPeaceful ContinuumThe Truth Does MatterBlind-Faith SoccerYour Actions Count!Blind ShuffleCommitment to Your TeamWhat Motivates You?Say You're Sorry and Mean It!Attitude Is a ChoiceChapter 3: Reflection ActivitiesSocial JusticeChanging “You” to “I” Messages (Effective Communication)Character for the DayHaving Privilege Doesn't Make It BetterDon't Just Criticize—Be ConstructiveGoal SettingFair Teams?Team TogetherAsk for HelpWhat Is a Hero?Character or NotRole ModelsLabelsWhat's In a PromiseForgive Yourself and Your NeighborShare Your TalentsFight for a CauseBe Decisive!What's Your Passion?Respect: Learned or Earned? Dream TeamBeing ResponsibleHow Do You Handle Stress?Profess Your ProfessionFreedomsGender MattersHave FaithShare Your GiftFalse AssumptionsDon't Take It PersonallyAccusations Hurt!Respect Is a Two-Way StreetGive Someone a Jump StartExcuses Don't Get the Job DoneRules Were Made to Be FollowedPsychological Benefits of SportsConflict ResolutionInitiate, Don't Just ReactReferencesSuggested Readings