(Click here for my post about "iTune Out Drugs.")
I wrote the word "Drugs" in a circle and made a web as we brainstormed all different types of drugs. I'm always saddened at how much they already know about drugs. I even tell them that medicine is a drug. They are always shocked to hear about that.
At the end of our brainstorming session, I tell them why people take drugs and why it's so hard for people to stop. My message is clear- DON'T EVER TAKE DRUGS!
We also discuss all the different reasons why drugs are BAD!
I always follow up with a great book called, "Smoking Stinks!"
Every year, we have a "Red Ribbon Week" Door Contest. In the past, I've had students send in a baby picture and post them on my door with a sign that says, "Born to be Drug Free." I'm happy to report that I'm changing things up a bit because I found a really cute idea on Pinterest. (Click here to see the blog.)
I'm excited to start my "Drug Free" conversation tomorrow and have the students fill out an iPod with one reason they will tune out drugs. I'll post a picture of the final product at the end of the week.
