Group Poem

SEL / Life Skill ________________

Materials: Note cards and pens/pencils

Setting: Anywhere

Say: “Today we are practicing __________ in writing”

Sometimes its challenging to be honest about what is positive in a group. I’ll ask a question and you write a one to two line answer on the note card. Collect the cards, mix them up, and read as a poem. Topics:

  • What does it mean to treat others with __________ ?
  • How do you feel when someone is __________ with you?
  • What does it mean to be __________ ?
  • What: What happened with the poem and writing about __________ ?
  • So What: So what did you learn about __________ ?
  • Now What: Now what activity is a good one to practice __________ at?
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This card is part of a series of Life Skill and Team Building games and activities. For more information on this and other group activities contact Brian Brandt, Professor, WSU Extension – Pierce County.