Plan an assembly that teaches students about proper nutrition and fitness. As the U.S. child obesity rate continues to rise, many schools are raising awareness by holding assemblies that focus on diet and exercise. Skits, videos, and guest speakers can help children understand the importance of making healthy choices. Interactive games like relay races or calorie guessing are great ways to incorporate audience interaction. This kind of assembly is also a great place to announce a school- or community-wide fitness challenge or nutrition initiative.
Hold an assembly that focuses on healthy friendships to instill positive values such as kindness, compassion, and tolerance. Common reasons for this kind of assembly are bullying, teasing, and discrimination among the students. Focusing on the themes of kindness and acceptance promotes happiness and safety at school. Storytelling through skits or a guest speaker is one way to get the point across. Schools can tailor the message of this kind of assembly to address specific situations in the student body, or the assembly can be used as a preventative measure.
Dru
Use an assembly about family and family relationships to address concerns such as divorce, sickness and aging or abuse. Talking about family-related problems provides children with a safe place to ask questions, learn coping techniques, and feel validated and understood. Assemblies on this topic can be sensitive and controversial, but should always have a positive message. Give resources related to the topics being discussed, and promote honesty and understanding by being accepting and non-judgmental.
Promote safety and sobriety by holding an assembly encouraging children to say "no" to drugs and alcohol. This classic assembly theme is always in season and can be done in a variety of ways, including interactive skits, musical productions, or visits from local police officers. Children learn the risks associated with illegal and controlled substances as well as techniques and strategies to avoid them. Assemblies that provide children with reasons and resources for refusing drugs and alcohol promote health, safety, and self-respect.