Knowing me, Knowingyou.My feelings are importantI am an individualI am good at somethingI am specialA game that buildsSelf esteem
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GAME POSTERresponsiblelovableFinding yourstrengthscreativeoptimisticloyaltrustingenthusiastichonestlovingI am....caringtrustworthydependableenergeticconsideratehelpfulcalmfaircourteous
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Game directionsPlayers buddyup into teams of two and decide who will begin. Roll the die, follow the board. When a team lands on a ‘Challenge square’ they take a challenge card, and accept the challenge before they can move on. The opposing team decides if they have dealt with the challenge in an appropriate positive manner. First team to reach the end of the game wins.Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, and fourth place.Enjoy.
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Say somethingPositive aboutTheperson Next to you andTake an extra turn.Pick a ChallengecardSTARTName somethingYou’re proud of about yourselvesGo ahead 1 spaceName one of yourStrengths each and Take the short cutENDPick a ChallengecardYou teasedsomeone because of how they lookMove back 1 space.Name Something good in your life right now.Move forward 1 spaceYou put downAnother studentsBeliefsMiss 1 turn.Pick a ChallengecardYou ignored a Friend in needGo back 2 spacesPick a ChallengecardYou’veSet a weekly goalAnd stuck to itMove ahead 1 space.Pick a ChallengecardPlace challenge cards hereKnowing me,Knowing youA gameThat BuildsSelf EsteemPick aChallengecardSay one positive thing each about yourselves and take the short cut
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CHALLENGE CARDSRole playwith team mate:(Decide on roles, discuss Scenario with team mate)A new student is having Trouble fitting in. What will you do?Role play:(Decide on roles, discuss Scenario with team mate)Your best friend is acting Weird and showing off. He says he doesn’t want you as a friend any more.What will you do or say? Interview your teamMate:(Decide on roles)find out their: AgeHobbiesPetsFamilyFuture aspirations.Together:Think of ten wordsthat describe inner Strength. You have 60 seconds, here are two to get you started;Honest
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Considerate Role play:(Decideon roles, discuss Scenario with team mate)Somebody calls you a bad name.What do you do?Role play:(Decide on roles, discuss Scenario with team mate)You’ve left your homework at home.What do you do?Role play:(Decide on roles, discuss Scenario with team mate)Somebody pushes you over on the play ground.What do you do?Role play:(Decide on roles, discuss Scenario with team mate)Some one has made you angry.How do you deal with it?
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Turn this probleminto a challenge:I’m going to fail the maths test.Replace with a positive statement.My challenge is to ..........Turn this problem into a challenge:I can’t do anything well.Replace with a positive statement.My challenge is to............Turn this problem into a challenge:My friend knows more than I do.My challenge is to............Turn this problem into a challenge:I will never be able to ride my bike like he can.My challenge is to............Your best friend is teasing a Brazilian student.What will you do?A Brazilian student sits beside you in class.How do you get to know them?Someone at play time is having a go at the way you look.How do you respond?Someone at school reckons they are better at something than you are. You believe you are better. How do you respond?
Editor's Notes
#2 Introducing a game that helps boost your self esteem while you have some fun.
#3 This poster can be used while playing Knowing me Knowing you, it contains a comprehensive list of strengths. You could probably think of a lot more.
#4 Knowing me Knowing you is played with a partner so you don’t have to worry about coming up with all the answers yourself. Because it is a game of self esteem everyone’s contributions will be valued and respected.
#6 Here are some of the role play challenge cards. Remember its OK if you don’t know, but don’t be complacent just try your best and that is always good enough.
#7 Here are some more challenge cards, turning negative statements into positive ones and solving some common peer pressure problems. Remember to learn from each new experience and to always have fun. Enjoy.