Responsible Decision-Making Resources + Activities
Give students the tools they need to make smarter, more confident choices
35,000 decisions are made per person, per day.
Equipped with confidence, self-awareness, and solid decision-making skills, students are more likely to make responsible decisions when it comes to behavior, substance use, attendance, homework completion, and more.
Download our Responsible Decision Making Resource Pack to learn about brain development research, see elements of a good decision, and get sample activities from our Responsible Decision Making Collection.
This collection was developed in partnership with The Decision Education Foundation (DEF), an organization that improves the lives of young people by empowering them with effective decision-making skills. Students learn how to decide, not what to decide, building skills that support better decisions. Educators who teach decision-making skills report increased student self-efficacy and find the materials are more accessible, valuable, and relevant to students' lives.
Six Tips for Teaching Students Responsible Decision Making
Teaching responsible decision making in middle and high school doesn’t just help students behave better, it prepares them to lead better lives. Young people who build decision-making skills are more likely to:
- Stay engaged in school
- Avoid risky behaviors
- Develop healthy relationships
- Make confident career and college choices
Get six tips for helping students make wiser, more responsible choices in school and beyond.
Teaching for Prevention: Addressing Substance Misuse in Schools
Data from the CDC shows that nearly one in three high school students reports current use of alcohol, marijuana, or vaping products.
Help students avoid substance misuse by teaching skills focused on self-awareness, peer pressure, and healthy decision making. Learn more about Wayfinder's new Substance Misuse Collection.
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