Health

Today I taught on abstinence and have a great activity the kids loved. Have each one roll one die six times. Have them record each roll on a piece of paper. Then I start with the number 5. Anyone who rolls a 5 must stand. These people represent sexually transmitted diseases. Have those who rolled a 5 the first time then those who rolled multiple fives. Then we talk a little about the disease and the impact it can have on relationships. Then I ask for the number 6. Anyone with a six stands. These represent pregancies. I ask for who rolled a six the first time and for multiple sixes. We then talk about teen pregnancies and how that can affect someone. Lastly I ask those who didn't roll a 5 or 6. (Hopefully I have at least one) I tell them I was proud of them and was willing to give them 10 bonus points for it, but they could earn 5 more if they rolled again and didn't get a 6 or a 5. If they did - all points are gone. The kids usually pressure them into going for it. I usually try to get them to roll. Then they roll a 5 or 6 and all is lost. (I keep upping the anti until all is lost) We then talk about the pressures out there and then the dangers. They loved this activity and it is a great ice breaker to start taking about the subject.