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Assertiveness Charades

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Lesson Plan

Assertiveness Charades

Build understanding of assertiveness

In this engaging lesson, students will participate in a game of charades where they act out scenarios requiring assertiveness. This activity helps students understand and practice assertiveness in a fun and interactive way, promoting social-emotional learning and communication skills.

Audience

2nd-5th Grade Students

Time

20 mins

Approach

Build understanding of assertiveness

Materials

Printable Scenario Cards, Whiteboard and Markers, and Timer

Step 1

Introduction to Assertiveness

5 mins

  • Briefly explain what assertiveness means: standing up for oneself in a respectful way.
  • Discuss why assertiveness is important in everyday situations.
  • Provide examples of assertive vs. passive or aggressive behavior.

Step 2

Charades Activity

10 mins

  • Divide the class into small groups.
  • Distribute scenario cards to each group.
  • Explain the rules: one student acts out the scenario while others guess the situation.
  • Encourage students to think about how they would respond assertively in each scenario.
  • Use a timer to keep each round to 1 minute.

Step 3

Debrief and Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students and discuss the scenarios they acted out.
  • Ask students to share how they felt acting assertively.
  • Discuss any challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
  • Reinforce the importance of assertiveness in daily interactions.
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Worksheet

Printable Scenario Cards

These cards contain scenarios that require assertiveness. Students will act out these scenarios during the charades activity.




Asking a friend to return a borrowed item.







Telling someone you don't want to share your snack.







Asking a teacher for help with a difficult task.







Telling a classmate to stop teasing you.







Asking to join a game at recess.




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