Enemy Pie-Classroom Lesson

I spend a lot of my day helping students resolve conflicts. Finding good books on this subject is very important to incorporate in my school counseling program.  One of my all-time favorite books is Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. This book talks about how friends are supposed to treat each other and not repay a mean act with another mean act.

Here is an EASY, LOW PREP game you can use in the classroom setting or a small group counseling session.

Game Directions:
Have a mixing bowl of real/disgusting ingredients (plastic toys) used to make a pie.  Cover the mixing bowl with a kitchen towel so students CAN'T SEE in the bowl.

Divide the class into two teams.  Have one student from each team take turns picking out an ingredient from the bowl.  If they pick a positive ingredient, the student picks a card and answers the question. If they answer the question correctly, they get a point for their team. If the student picks out a negative ingredient, they don't get a point for their team. The team with the most points at the end, wins the game.

Examples of negative ingredients: plastic toys of beetles, centipede, frogs, already chewed gum, rocks etc.

Examples of positive ingredients: plastic toys of strawberry, cherry, banana, box of raisins, flour, sugar, egg, butter, vanilla etc.

Click HERE for the FREE download for this lesson. This game has been a hit with my students! I hope you find the same success with yours!

Mindfulness Coloring Sheets

Introducing Mindfulness in your school counseling program can be of GREAT benefit!  Mindfulness is a useful practice that is being taught all over the world.  Mindfulness is a technique to simply be fully present in the moment. It seems to be a daily occurrence that our students report feeling overwhelmed due to stress and worries. Mindfulness activities can help keep stress and anxiety under control and help create a more peaceful life.

The purpose of mindful coloring is to have students pay attention to applying color and design to help bring awareness to the present moment without allowing other thoughts, worries, or fears penetrate the mind.  Mindful coloring focuses the mind on a simple, relaxing activity which helps inspire creativity while reducing stress.

Taking the time to incorporate mindfulness activities such as this, in your counseling program, can help create a calm and inviting environment for your students.  These FREE coloring pages would be a great addition to a designated Calm Down Spot in your office or classroom.

Click HERE for your FREE download. Happy coloring!