How to advocate and share feelings when unhappy or disappointed with circumstances.

Physical Education

• The Eighth-grade child has learned the importance of expressing their feelings when they are unhappy or disappointed with circumstances in their physical education class.
• They have learned how to effectively communicate their concerns or frustrations to their teacher or coach.
• They have also learned the importance of advocating for themselves and seeking support from their peers when facing challenges in their physical education activities.

Continued development in advocating and sharing feelings can be enhanced by encouraging the Eighth-grade child to explore different forms of self-expression such as writing in a journal, participating in drama or art classes, or engaging in discussions with friends and family about their emotions. This can help them develop a strong sense of self-awareness and improve their ability to effectively communicate their feelings in various situations.

Book Recommendations

• Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson: A powerful novel about a teenage girl who finds her voice and learns to speak up after a traumatic event.
• The Giver by Lois Lowry: A dystopian novel that explores the importance of individuality and questioning authority, which can be related to advocating for oneself.
• Wonder by R.J. Palacio: A heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences who learns to navigate through difficult social situations and find his place in the world.