This activity uses circles cut in half with relationship
attributes on both halves. (Click here for a template) The halves
are cut in a unique way so only a half cut the same way would match. Each of the circles have either positive
attributes matching positive attributes or negative attributes matching
negative attributes.
Objective:
Having students
realize that in order to attract a positive person, they need to have a shape
that” fits”. If they keep attracting
negative people, maybe it’s time to change their “shape”
The activity:
In
groups, give the students a set of circles and have them match up the circle pieces. Once all the pieces are assembled have the students make observations. Have a few groups share their
observations. (Ideally you are trying to
get them to see that negative qualities match with negative qualities.) 
Next have the groups rearrange the circle
shapes trying to match a positive quality to a negative quality. (the idea is a negative person wishing they
could “match up “ with a positive person).
The students will not be able to make any of those matches. Again ask the groups to make some
observations and have some groups share.
By now they start to get it.
Explain:
- Ever notice that some people keep bouncing from bad relationship to bad relationship wishing they could find a “good match”?
- What does a person need to do to find a “good match”? (have the right shape)
- If I keep getting poor matches what do I need to do? (Change my shape)
- A positive person is not going to stick with or change to fit a negative person very often.
- We need to work on ourselves not asking someone to change for us.
You could change the size of the circles, use different shapes and add different attributes. it's the concept that is the important thing about this activity.
This is a great "Ah-Ha" moment for kids to see that they need to attract what they are looking for and if they keep getting "loser relationships" they need to take a look at themselves and make some changes.
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