Minnesota D.A.R.E. Talk Lesson #1

Minnesota D.A.R.E    Talk

Summer Lesson #1

“D.A.R.E. To Make Good Decisions”

Dear Minnesota D.A.R.E. Students,

If you are, have been, or are looking forward to being involved in the D.A.R.E. program…Welcome to Summer D.A.R.E.!  We are going to spend time this summer working on safety issues and other special activities.  This may be a review for some of you but please remember what you have learned and share it with others.

Lesson 1 – “D.A.R.E. To Make Good Decisions”

In D.A.R.E., we use a simple model when we have a problem or situation where we need to make a decision.  Use this model throughout these lessons and as you go through each day.

D  –  Define the problem.  What is the situation or challenge we are facing?

A  –  Assess the situation.  What are the options we have available?

R –  Respond.  Make a choice.  Use all of the pros, cons, facts, and information you have determined during the assessment.

E – Evaluate.  Did I make a good decision?  What did I do right?  What could I do different?  We can always learn from our mistakes.

***Following is a D.A.R.E. Family Talk Lesson that you can do with your family. 

Please make good choices and stay safe!