About This Lesson
According to 3rd grade teacher, Kyle Schwartz, “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.” Significant relationships with students are built through classroom activities that build trust and provide them with an opportunity to communicate about important topics, such as peer pressure. Inspired by Ms. Schwartz’s, I Wish My Teacher Knew exercise, this lesson provides students with an opportunity to share something they wish their teacher knew about peer pressure.
Beginning with a teacher-led discussion, students will engage in a whole-class conversation about peer pressure. Learning includes reflecting on times when they’ve been subjected to peer pressure, understanding how peer pressure impacts healthy decision making, identifying strategies to cope with peer pressure, and concludes with students independently sharing something they wish their teacher knew.
Objectives
Through this lesson, students will:
- Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on healthy behaviors.
- Identify strategies to cope with peer pressure.
- Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to make healthy decisions important to future success.
- Communicate through written and visual language.
