Strategies
Lesson/Activities/Songs for the Magic Triad
All Levels:
3rd – 12th Grades:
“I cannot say I” Activity
“Attitude” Sand Activity
(See “Leave Your Hurts in the Sand” under Short Stories)
Cooperative Activities – may also be used as Brain Breaks or to review curriculum
The Magic Triad P.E.N.N.Y.
Includes: Praise vs. Encouragement
Praise vs. Encouragement T Chart
P.E.N.N.Y. poem
(See “The Five Pennies” song video under Songs)
“The Test of Three” story & Poster
For Elementary:
"Have You Filled A Bucket Today?" Carol McCloud
"How Full Is Your Bucket Today? For Kids video 6:05 min. Book with narration
Bucket Filling From A to Z – Ideas for Bucket Filling
From the BucketFillers 101 website
For MS/HS:
"How Full Is Your Bucket?" by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton
Bucketfiller Ideas for MS/HS
Building Self-Esteem Reflection Activity
Short Stories:
“A Deed Not Forgotten” Author Unknown
“Leave Your Hurts in the Sand” - Author Unknown
Posters:
Magic Triad Poster – Heart/Hand/Smile
Songs: This Link contains the lyrics to the following songs; Words in blue are links to videos.
Level 1 - Elementary:
Magic Triad Greeting and Song Lyrics - PreK-2
"Caring Song" K - 5
Caring Song lyrics K-5
Have Fun Teaching Character Songs – Free downloadable K-5
“Hey, Good Neighbor Song” Lyrics - Elementary
“Smile Song” and Chant
“You’re My Brother, You’re My Friend” Lyrics
"You're My Brother, You're My Friend" song video 1:42 min.
The Five Pennies Song Lyrics
"The Five Pennies" song video with Danny Kaye 2:06
Level 2 – MS/HS
"A New Attitude" song by Patti LaBelle 6-12th
“A New Attitude” song lyrics
“For Good” from WICKED lyrics
"For Good" Kristen Chenoweth 4:08
"For Good" from original Broadway cast sung by Kristen Chenoweth 1:58
Positive Daily Messages: PDM’s
Student Desk Magic Triad Signs
Magic Triad for Desks - K-5