Mental Health 2 of 10 Teaching Steps 1. Students brainstorm groups to which they belong Ask students to brainstorm a list of groups to which middle school students might belong. List response on the board. Discuss the roles groups play in our lives. Groups help people make the connections they need to feel secure and supported.
Groups have both advantages and disadvantages.
Pros Groups can accomplish more than individuals. One person can build on the ideas of another. You can learn to work with others. You learn about yourself and others. You can hear the opinions of others.