Description:
As finals period was approaching, I listed all the 'pet
peeves' that my residents had at that time on index
cards. These annoyances ranged from University
Parking Fines to a dreaded required writing course:
Expository writing. I also had residents, ahead of time,
list their own personal annoyance on index card.
I then taped these index cards on a Piñata filled
with candy, treats, toys, and small pamphlets/flyers
with useful information pertinent to finals period.
I then let the residents hit the piñata. Each person
had one try to hit the piñata in order for it to break.
Finally, the piñata broke and all the goodies came out
for the residents to enjoy.
Instructions Things Needed:
1. Piñata (you can find these at party stores)
2. candy
3. toys (you can find good toys at low prices at 99cents
stores
4. campus information that will help residents during
finals period- fold them up so it can fit inside the piñata
5. a rope to hold the piñata up
6. a bat to hit the piñata
Other Considerations:
Make sure there is order when the residents hit the piñata.
You don't want anyone to get hurt since there is a bat
involved.
Also, this is a good opportunity to talk about stress
management. After the piñata is broken, you, along with
a representative from your school's mental health
office, can talk about different ways to deal with
stress in a healthy manner.
Have fun (and take pictures!)
Name: Christopher Malabanan
School: Rutgers College, Allen Hall
email: cmalaban@eden.rutgers.edu |
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