As part of the Health Smart social and emotional learning unit, seventh graders are taught the T.R.A.I.N Method (Talk to others, Resilience, Accept it, Inspiration from others, Need to be prepared) of coping with disappointment and adversity. Groups brainstorm scenarios where a middle schooler may be faced with adversity and suggest possible ways to deal with the situations. The class then reads the parable "Carrot, Egg or Coffee Bean" and discusses what the story has to do with adversity. Finally, individuals consider whether they are the carrot, the egg, or the coffee bean.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, adversity, resilience, parables, self assessment, determination, healthy habits

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Instructional Ideas

• For additional lesson plans and activities, check out the teacher reference linked in the Included Materials section of this review

Classroom Considerations

• The second lesson in the Health Smart social and emotion learning unit
• Designed for seventh graders but appropriate for most middle school classes
• Requires copies

Pros

• Includes step-by-step directions

Cons

• The handout is not included in the resource
• The in-lesson link to the "Carrot, Egg, or Coffee" parable does not work; however, the parable can be accessed using the link provided in the Include Materials portion of this review