Attitude Matters Game: Positive Attitude Role Play

This game is designed to actively engage 3rd grade students in role-playing activities that demonstrate how positive and negative attitudes influence interactions in various scenarios. Below are the guidelines, prompts, and follow-up points to facilitate a successful session.

Game Objective

Students will explore how their attitudes can influence outcomes by:

• Acting out scenarios with both positive and negative attitudes
• Observing and reflecting on the impact of these attitudes on group dynamics and outcomes

Materials Needed

• Props for scenario role-playing (e.g., simple hats, signs, or costume items)
• Space arranged so that small groups can perform without disturbances

Game Structure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Briefly explain what a role-play is and how it helps us understand real-life situations better.
  
  
  
• Ask: "What is a positive attitude? Can someone share an example?"
  
  
  

2. Role-Play Activity (15 minutes)

Instructions for Students:

• Group Distribution: Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
  
  
  
• Scenario Roles: Each group receives a scenario prompt where one version involves a positive attitude and one version a negative attitude. Refer to the Attitude Awareness lesson plan for context ideas or create your own simple scenarios.
  
  
  
• Role Assignment: Ensure every student gets a turn to play a role. Consider rotating roles so that each student gets to act as both the person showing a positive attitude and the one with a negative attitude.
  
  
  
• Acting Out: Give the groups time to rehearse and perform their skit in front of the class.
  
  
  

3. Reflection and Discussion (10 minutes)

After the role plays, gather everyone for a discussion guided by these questions:

• "How did the different attitudes affect the way people worked together?"
  
  
  
• "Which actions made you feel happy or supported? Why?"
  
  
  
• "What could we do in our daily school life to always share a positive attitude?"
  
  
  

Encourage students to share thoughts openly and listen to each other. Summarize their takeaways and emphasize the impact of a positive attitude on everyday interactions.

Follow-Up Points for Teachers

• Reinforce the idea that even small, kind actions in school can create a more supportive community.
  
  
  
• Suggest setting up a “Positive Attitude Board” in the classroom where students can post examples of good deeds or kind remarks they've observed.
  
  
  
• Use instances from the role-play to remind students of the importance of keeping a positive outlook in all situations.

Enjoy the game and encourage your students to embody a positive spirit throughout the day!

Attitude Reflection Circle

This discussion session is designed to allow students to reflect on the role-play activity and explore how attitudes impact interactions and learning. Use this space to facilitate sharing, listening, and thoughtful conversation among students.

Objectives

• Help students share their feelings about the role-play activity.
  
• Encourage students to discuss how different attitudes affect the way we interact in daily school life.
  
• Build a supportive environment where all students feel heard and respected.
  
  
  

Discussion Guidelines

• Active Listening: Encourage students to listen carefully to their peers and speak one at a time.
  
• Respectful Sharing: Remind students that every opinion is valued. Respect is key in sharing personal experiences and observations.
  
• Reflect and Connect: Ask students to connect the role-play scenarios with their own experiences in school. How did a positive or negative attitude make a difference?
  
  
  

Discussion Questions

1. How did you feel during the role-play activity?
   
   • What examples did you see where a positive attitude changed the situation?
     
     
     
2. Can you share a time in school when someone’s positive attitude made you feel happy or supported?
   
   • Why do you think that attitude was important?
     
     
     
3. How do you think a negative attitude can affect our interactions?
   
   • What can we do to help each other maintain a positive outlook even when challenges arise?
     
     
     
4. What is one thing you can do tomorrow to show a positive attitude at school?
   
   • How might this small action lead to bigger positive changes?
     
     
     

Follow-Up Points for Teachers

• Summarize common themes or interesting ideas that emerge from the discussion to reinforce learning.
  
• Encourage students to practice active listening and give each peer an equal opportunity to speak.
  
• Consider creating a classroom