Positive Action

Positive Action (PA) is a school-based program that includes school-wide climate change and a detailed curriculum with lessons 2-4 times a week—approximately 140 15-minute lessons per grade K-6 and 82 15-20 minute lessons per grade 7 and 8. Lessons for each grade level are scripted and age-appropriate. All materials necessary to teach the lesson are provided including posters, puppets, music, games, and other hands–on materials integrated into the lessons. Students’ materials include activity booklets, journals and other lesson aids. The content of the program is included in six units that form the foundation for the whole program. The first unit teaches the philosophy of the program and the Thoughts-Actions-Feelings about Self Circle, and provides an introduction to the nature and relevancy of positive and negative actions/behaviors. Units 2-6 teach the positive actions for the physical, intellectual, social and emotional areas. There are two school-wide climate development kits (elementary and secondary) and a Counselor’s Kit. The contents delivered through the climate development and counselor kits reinforce the classroom curriculum by coordinating the efforts of the entire school in the practice and reinforcement of positive actions.