OAP Themes
SELF ESTEEM Pre-K & Grade 1 Grades 2-3
Awareness of our feelings and the feelings of others
Name calling
Being a good buddy
Coping with uncomfortable feelings
Things we can change and things we cannot change
Stress
SOCIAL SKILLS Pre-K & Grade 1 Grades 2-3
How to ask for what you want
1. Look the person in the eyes
2. Say the person's name
3. Ask for what you want, remember to say "please"
4. If they say "yes", remember to say "thank you"
Coping skills should someone tell you "no"
Exploring reasons someone might say "no"
Alternative activities should someone tell you "no"
DRUG & ALCOHOL Pre-K & Grade 1 Grades 2-3
Identifying feelings
Events that produce good feelings and bad feelings
Peer pressure
Facts about drugs
Reinforcement of say no/go/and tell
Poison and medicine safety
Asking for help
Alcohol and other drug addiction as an illness
Addiction in the family
Importance of sharing your feelings
PEACEMAKING Grades 2-3
Conflict resolution using "Cool Clues"
1. Using the word "I", state the problem
2. State the problem as the other person sees it
3. Tell how you are responsible for the problem
4. Brainstorm and choose a better solution
Exploring feelings
Understanding feelings
The importance of being a peacemaker at home, school and play
Qualities of a peacemaker
TOBACCO TIPS Grades 2-3
Health risks to using tobacco
Identifying feelings
Relating feelings to behaviors
Exploring advertising
Facts about tobacco use