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social skills group ideas: Self- Advocacy
Hi there, I work with middle and high school boys and we do an activity on self-advocacy skills that can be done in small group or with an entire class.  I have sheets of construction paper that have phrases such as "I have trouble with" on the top and then a slew of different things on the bottom such as "reading, math, memory, paying attention, staying out of trouble, fighting with my friends/siblings, etc".  Then I pass out post it notes to everyone and have them write their name or initials on them ( I give them 3 each to start) then they have to get up and post their sticky note on all that apply... if they need more I give them more post-its.  Then we have a group discussion on what each one means, like I have trouble with math such as remembering my facts, long division, etc. Through the discussion someone undoubtedly says "oh yeah, me too", so then I make them add their sticky note to that sheet of construction paper.  Its a great way to talk about strengths and weaknesses and that we all have them inside and outside of school.  Finally I make sure I participate as well to ensure that they realize even age doesn't matter, everyone has strengths and weaknesses.  This is a way I start my self-advocacy group so that everyone gets comfortable with each other and we are all on the same page.  Hope this is helpful.  Oh, and you can also just write the phrases on a white board and have the students stick their post-its underneath as well.  

Created By: Laurie D. Capobianco On: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 07:40 PM

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Dorothy W. Ellison, NCSP September 30, 2011 11:43 am
Great idea. How about also having sheets of construction that say "I am good at..." That way, the discussion can also include strengths.