Tool Boxes
What is a Tool Box?
A tool box is something you put all of your tools in, but in this case a tool box is a series of cards which hold important information on them for your future reference. These cards all have to deal with the important, key factors from each section of the workshop.
I created the different tool boxes using the letter address template in Microsoft Word. Once printed off on card stock, I cut them out into individual cards. Each tool box is laminated in order to protect the cards from being torn or messed up in any way (clear contact paper). They have a hole punched in the top right hand corner, and they are put on a small jump ring to stick together.
The tool boxes are for the youth or anyone participating to keep with them wherever they go. This way if they are having a rough day or just need a positive reminder, they can easily go to their tool boxes and quickly read through the different cards.
Now that you have an idea of what these cards are for, all of the tool boxes are listed below. Likewise, for the workshop, there is an explanation next to the title of the tool box in order to provide you with the knowledge of when to hand them out.
I created the different tool boxes using the letter address template in Microsoft Word. Once printed off on card stock, I cut them out into individual cards. Each tool box is laminated in order to protect the cards from being torn or messed up in any way (clear contact paper). They have a hole punched in the top right hand corner, and they are put on a small jump ring to stick together.
The tool boxes are for the youth or anyone participating to keep with them wherever they go. This way if they are having a rough day or just need a positive reminder, they can easily go to their tool boxes and quickly read through the different cards.
Now that you have an idea of what these cards are for, all of the tool boxes are listed below. Likewise, for the workshop, there is an explanation next to the title of the tool box in order to provide you with the knowledge of when to hand them out.
How Can I Improve (Goes along with the PowerPoint slide "How Can I Improve")
- Surround your life with good friends.
- Focus on the positive aspects about yourself.
- Give yourself a pep-talk.
- Work toward accomplishments rather than perfection.
- Mistakes are learning opportunities (we all make mistakes).
- Try something new.
- Set goals.
- Exercise regularly.
- Volunteer!
- Accept that which you can not change.
Choices (Goes along with the Choices Activity)
- What’s happening?
- How does this make me feel?
- What are my options?
- What are the possible outcomes?
o Negative?
- How do I want this to play out?
- What am I going to do to create my happy ending?
Good Food vs. Bad Food (Goes along with the information on nutrition)
Good Foods:
Bad Foods:
- Whole Grains and Cereal
- Vegetables and Fruits
- Meat, Fish, Eggs, Cheese
- Yogurt
Bad Foods:
- Coffee and Soda
- Fast Food
- Anything really sugary
Masterpiece (Goes after the People Puzzlers Activity)
“You have a unique fingerprint that no one else has, to leave a unique imprint that no one else can leave.”
~Keith Craft
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us.”
Ephesians 2:10
~Keith Craft
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us.”
Ephesians 2:10
Social Media (Goes along with the Social Media Activity)
Friendship is NOT about quantity. Friendship is about QUALITY.
Don’t count the number of friends you have, but the number of friends you can count on.
Surround yourself with people who know your worth. You do not need too many people to be happy, just a few real ones who appreciate you for exactly who you are.
Don’t count the number of friends you have, but the number of friends you can count on.
Surround yourself with people who know your worth. You do not need too many people to be happy, just a few real ones who appreciate you for exactly who you are.
Controlling Your Destiny (Goes along with the Ice Cream Activity)
“I choose not to be a victim. I gain nothing by sitting back and letting life hand me lemons. I choose to control my destiny.”