After School Activities

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Acknowledgments
Components and Objectives
Using the Mendez Curriculum
Welcome to Too Good for Drugs and Violence
A Framework for Prevention
Building Family and Community Involvement
Instructions for Role-Playing
Instructions for Normative Education

A. GOAL SETTING

Goal Setting for Ages 5-9

Go for Good Health: A Game with a Goal
Practice Makes Purrfect!
"I Can" Cans
The Long and the Short of It
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Goal Setting for Ages 10-13

Triaramas
Goal Busters and Goal Boosters
Aim for Your Goals: Mystery Match-Up
Turn Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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B. DECISION MAKING

Decision Making for Ages 5-9

The Stop and Think Song
The Stop and Think Game
Peer Pressure Country
A Bridge of Healthy Alternatives
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Decision Making for Ages 10-13

Better Ideas
Swat That Strategy
Win, Lose or Draw
Make a Choice
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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C. MANAGING EMOTIONS

Managing Emotions for Ages 5-9

The Musical Feelings Game
Handle Frustration Without Howling
Relax Like a Rag Doll
Pause Practice
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Managing Emotions for Ages 10-13

Stress Bingo
Making the Most of Mistakes
How to Handle Your Anger: Chill!
Redirecting Anger
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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 D. BONDING AND RELATIONSHIPS

Bonding and Relationships for Ages 5-9

Carmen and Wagner Make Friends
Friends R Happening
Friend-ship
The Way the Ball Bounces
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Bonding and Relationships for Ages 10-13

Trading Cards
Alike and Different
We All Fit In
Mail Grams
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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E. COMMUNICATION

Communication for Ages 5-9

A Bone to Pick With You
Me-Books and Compliments
Doggie, Doggie, Where's My Bone?
Listening Sticks
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Communication for Ages 10-13

Look and Listen; Then Ask
Giving Criticism
Taking Criticism
Hassle Lines
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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F. CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Conflict Resolution for Ages 5-9

The Name Game
Me-Puppets
Let's Play Ball
Brainstorming
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Conflict Resolution for Ages 10-13

Building Bridges
It Worked for Me, It Might Work for You!
A Puzzle: Compete or Cooperate?
Working Together to Work Things Out
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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G. DRUG AWARENESS

Drug Awareness for Ages 5-9

Curious Carmen
Mac's Choice
Smoking and the Body
The Alcohol Rap
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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Drug Awareness for Ages 10-13

The Marijuana Rap
Gateway Swat Teams
Alcoholism and the Family
Nasty! A Smoking Machine
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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H. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Community Involvement for Ages 5-13
Set a Neighborhood Goal - Goal Setting
Stop, Think and PLAN - Decision Making
Community Postcards - Communication
Be a Part of It! - Bonding and Relationships
Stress Relief - Managing Emotions
Prejudice and Discrimination - Conflict Resolution
Smoke Out the Dangers in Your Community - Drug Awareness
Celebrate! - A Culminating Activity
Home Workout: Exercises for Parents and Kids
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I. Appendix

Bibliography
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