Time Management:
"Manage Your Time Like A Boss"
CMS Teachers: Wilday, Miller, Bowyer, Genna, Ohia**revised 2/8, Geddes **revised 2/8
Volunteers: Johnny B., Natosha B., Christy C., Jessi S., Alyson D., Erica T.,
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook: Quick Class Interactive Organization Self-Assessment Activity (found in slideshow). Then, segue to activity by establishing relevance of this skill to personal and workplace success.
2. Facilitate Lists & Priorities Group Activity <-----Click for link to handout and instructions. Copies (1 per group) will be provided at workshop (Groups of 4 recommended)
3. Review the remaining slides to debrief the activity and support students with important strategies for effective time management and overcoming procrastination. Slides contain notes (underneath) to help facilitators with talking points.
Students take notes in their program on 2 time management strategies and fill in the vocab word procrastination
Positive Attitude:
"Choose a Professional Attitude"
CMS Teachers: Defore, Kuzmicki, Gray, Beloti, Patterson, Cross
Volunteers: Cassie T., Priscilla M., Diana C., Viren T., Lee M., Kaylah D.N., Bill O.
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook: Brainstorm teenager stereotypes and record students' ideas on dry erase board.
2. Review the slides to support the students in expressing enthusiasm, making positive first impressions, understanding positive attitude "villains," and strategies to overcome the villains. Slides contain notes (underneath) to help facilitators with talking points.
3. Positive Environment Class Activity/Demonstration: Ask for two volunteers that would be willing to complete a mystery task in front of the whole class. Dismiss the volunteers to wait in the hallway while you brief the class. Explain to the class what task that the volunteers will do (ie. pick up water bottle/pencil from a nearby desk and bring to you). Instruct the class that they are to help volunteer 1 figure out what task to do by calling out “no” when volunteer 1 is making a wrong move for completing the task. They can only say no to help volunteer 1. However, with volunteer 2 they can only say yes to acknowledge volunteer 2's correct moves (they should say nothing if making a wrong move).
Conduct the “no” simulation with volunteer 1 while volunteer 2 remains in hall. Volunteer 1 may not be able to complete task; end when volunteer is beginning to get discouraged and/or to manage time.
Repeat the simulation with volunteer 2. Try to facilitate volunteer 2 completing the task.
Emphasize the success and achievement that breeds from positive environments! :)
Creativity & Innovativeness
"Creativity Pays the Bills"
CMS Teachers: Weiszczyk, Sz Murphy, Bates, Crowder, Davis, Snead
Volunteers: Jackie B., Jasmine W., Cedric D., Chris H., Jeevan M., Adam H.,
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook. (An adaptation of the 30 circles test) Give students 90 seconds to draw objects using the 16 circles (printed in their workshop program). Optional: Have students stand if they completed a row....Stay standing for 2 rows or more, etc. to recognize achievement and share success.
2. Review the slides to support the students in understanding creativity, its value to employers, and strategies to generate creativity. Four brainstorming methods are included within the slides
3. Create a School Store Group Activity: (Groups of 4)
Students brainstorm and finalize a school store idea. Create a store that sells a product or service at CMS. The business does not necessarily need to be realistic (there are a lot of WCPSS rules) BUT must be ethical (not harm anyone or the school). They should fill out the template handout provided. Encourage students to try and ignore what they already know about school stores and stores in general and truly come up with something unique. Copies of the store outline will be provided to facilitators - Distribute 1 template per group ***Students will pitch their idea and vote on the best one in their next workshop
Diversity & Inclusiveness:
CMS Teachers: Robinson, Rohrbaugh, Faucette, Nabil, O'Rawe, Wilson
Volunteers: Robert J., Asha O., Natasha D., Marybeth C., Sarah B., Hanadi I.,
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook: Have students close eyes and read prompt on first slide. Then silently fill out a All About Me reflection handout on their unique attributes. All About Me handouts will be provided
2. Review the slides to support the students in understanding diversity, its importance in the world and workplace, developing awareness of their own identities, and strategies for being more inclusive. See notes in PowerPoint to help with talking points.
3. Class Activity: Facilitate a connections game. Class members take turns sharing an attribute from their Hook "Unique Attributes" brainstorming. If another classmate shares that attribute, he/she calls out connection. Teacher earns a bead for her DIY yarn/bead necklace for every CONNECTION! Materials provided.
"Manage Your Time Like A Boss"
CMS Teachers: Wilday, Miller, Bowyer, Genna, Ohia**revised 2/8, Geddes **revised 2/8
Volunteers: Johnny B., Natosha B., Christy C., Jessi S., Alyson D., Erica T.,
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook: Quick Class Interactive Organization Self-Assessment Activity (found in slideshow). Then, segue to activity by establishing relevance of this skill to personal and workplace success.
2. Facilitate Lists & Priorities Group Activity <-----Click for link to handout and instructions. Copies (1 per group) will be provided at workshop (Groups of 4 recommended)
3. Review the remaining slides to debrief the activity and support students with important strategies for effective time management and overcoming procrastination. Slides contain notes (underneath) to help facilitators with talking points.
Students take notes in their program on 2 time management strategies and fill in the vocab word procrastination
Positive Attitude:
"Choose a Professional Attitude"
CMS Teachers: Defore, Kuzmicki, Gray, Beloti, Patterson, Cross
Volunteers: Cassie T., Priscilla M., Diana C., Viren T., Lee M., Kaylah D.N., Bill O.
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook: Brainstorm teenager stereotypes and record students' ideas on dry erase board.
2. Review the slides to support the students in expressing enthusiasm, making positive first impressions, understanding positive attitude "villains," and strategies to overcome the villains. Slides contain notes (underneath) to help facilitators with talking points.
3. Positive Environment Class Activity/Demonstration: Ask for two volunteers that would be willing to complete a mystery task in front of the whole class. Dismiss the volunteers to wait in the hallway while you brief the class. Explain to the class what task that the volunteers will do (ie. pick up water bottle/pencil from a nearby desk and bring to you). Instruct the class that they are to help volunteer 1 figure out what task to do by calling out “no” when volunteer 1 is making a wrong move for completing the task. They can only say no to help volunteer 1. However, with volunteer 2 they can only say yes to acknowledge volunteer 2's correct moves (they should say nothing if making a wrong move).
Conduct the “no” simulation with volunteer 1 while volunteer 2 remains in hall. Volunteer 1 may not be able to complete task; end when volunteer is beginning to get discouraged and/or to manage time.
Repeat the simulation with volunteer 2. Try to facilitate volunteer 2 completing the task.
Emphasize the success and achievement that breeds from positive environments! :)
Creativity & Innovativeness
"Creativity Pays the Bills"
CMS Teachers: Weiszczyk, Sz Murphy, Bates, Crowder, Davis, Snead
Volunteers: Jackie B., Jasmine W., Cedric D., Chris H., Jeevan M., Adam H.,
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook. (An adaptation of the 30 circles test) Give students 90 seconds to draw objects using the 16 circles (printed in their workshop program). Optional: Have students stand if they completed a row....Stay standing for 2 rows or more, etc. to recognize achievement and share success.
2. Review the slides to support the students in understanding creativity, its value to employers, and strategies to generate creativity. Four brainstorming methods are included within the slides
3. Create a School Store Group Activity: (Groups of 4)
Students brainstorm and finalize a school store idea. Create a store that sells a product or service at CMS. The business does not necessarily need to be realistic (there are a lot of WCPSS rules) BUT must be ethical (not harm anyone or the school). They should fill out the template handout provided. Encourage students to try and ignore what they already know about school stores and stores in general and truly come up with something unique. Copies of the store outline will be provided to facilitators - Distribute 1 template per group ***Students will pitch their idea and vote on the best one in their next workshop
Diversity & Inclusiveness:
CMS Teachers: Robinson, Rohrbaugh, Faucette, Nabil, O'Rawe, Wilson
Volunteers: Robert J., Asha O., Natasha D., Marybeth C., Sarah B., Hanadi I.,
Teachers: Project this Slideshow
Lesson Overview
1. Hook: Have students close eyes and read prompt on first slide. Then silently fill out a All About Me reflection handout on their unique attributes. All About Me handouts will be provided
2. Review the slides to support the students in understanding diversity, its importance in the world and workplace, developing awareness of their own identities, and strategies for being more inclusive. See notes in PowerPoint to help with talking points.
3. Class Activity: Facilitate a connections game. Class members take turns sharing an attribute from their Hook "Unique Attributes" brainstorming. If another classmate shares that attribute, he/she calls out connection. Teacher earns a bead for her DIY yarn/bead necklace for every CONNECTION! Materials provided.