Fear in a Hat
SEL Domain(s): Self-confidence
Grades: 4-8
*Lesson may need to be modified to meet the specific needs of students
Description:
Students anonymously write a fear or worry on a slip of paper, drop it in a hat, then each draw and read aloud someone else's fear — with classmates raising their hands if they share the feeling — before ceremonially tearing up the slips together.
Materials
Small slips of paper (one per student—plus a few extras)
Pens or pencils for everyone
A hat, bag, or container to collect the slips
A trash or recycling bin (slips will be destroyed afterward)
