1. Lesson objective
I will identify my everyday choices and future goals while recognizing and accepting my struggles by discussing “Oh, the Places You Go” and participating in the accompanying activities and game.

2. Decision Making

3. What kinds of decisions do we make every day?

4. What kinds of major challenges do we face in our lives?
Slumps
What kinds of major challenges do we face in our lives?

5. What are some goals you have for YOUR future?

7. DISCUSSION
What does the author mean by “bang-ups” and “hang-ups”? Do you think you can control these events? Does everyone have them?

8. discussion Who do you think makes most of the decisions in your life?
Dr. Seuss says “Do you dare stay out? Do you dare go in? How much can you lose? How much can you win? And if you go in, should you turn left or right…or right-and-three quarters? Or, maybe, not quite? Or go around back and sneak in from behind?”
What do you think about these questions?

9. Discussion
What do you think Dr. Seuss means when he compares life to a great balancing act?
What different things do you balance in your life?

10. Share with at least two people your Everyday Choices (Decisions)
Turn and talk
Share with at least two people your
Everyday Choices (Decisions)
Slumps
Future Goals

11. Oh, the places you go! Game
When it is your turn, you will secretly decide between two exciting possibilities (A or B)
Put the Answer Coin on the table with your answer face up (cover with your hand)
The class will decide (by a show of hands) what they think you will choose.
Reveal your answer. If they guessed correctly we will put the Life Card on the “Path to Happiness”
As we have more winning cards, we will try to find a path that travels continuously from one side to the other!

12. Decisions are exciting!
When you grow up you will become more independent! With independence you are sometimes alone in your decisions. Adults regularly decide what path to take and how to deal with slumps. Sometimes there will be things that are out of your hands like the “waiting place” and the “bang-ups” and “hang- ups.” While family and friends can and do help, it is YOUR responsibility to get yourself out of hard times and create a future with exciting options and choices!!