LESSON 4 - Horseman: Stonewalling

In this lesson, the learners review the Four Horsemen and their remedies, and begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Stonewalling. They will learn how to use the Thought Journal.

Instructional Objectives

Learners will learn what Gottman’s Four Horsemen and their accompanying remedies are, and why this is important. They will begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Stonewalling.

Instructional Procedures

a. Lesson Set: To begin and "hook" our children (learners), mommy and daddy will roleplay to show the difference between good and bad relationships interactions in a funny way.

b. Techniques and activities:

1. Parents will roleplay to introduce the Horseman: Stonewalling.
2. Parents will describe what will be learned in this lesson.
3. Parents will ask each child how the week went, applying remedies. The Thought Journal and Happy Talk Checklist will be emphasized as a tool for evaluating this. The Adventure Map will also be discussed.
4. Parents will briefly review The Four Horsemen, and teach the Horseman: Stonewalling.
5. Parents will teach remedies for the Horseman: Stonewalling.
6. Children will role-play The Four Horsemen and Remedies.
 
 c. Lesson Closure:

1. The lesson will be summarized. The entire class will also be summarized. The following graphic will be re-visted, and children will be asked what they've learned about each word and how to fight them:

2. Homework will be given to begin practicing applying remedies for behavioral change. This homework will be systematized as part of a weekly behavior and rewards system, individualized for each child.
3. The family will celebrate victories from application of the material during the last week AND the entire class, by throwing a special party (going out for ice cream, etc.)

The following graphic will be shown as a daily reminder/"encourager" that will be posted on the kitchen refrigerator.

Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation
Parents/teacher: email and/or text older children each day after the lesson, to provide encouragement and check in on progress.

Assessment/Evaluation 

Informal evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Adventure Map.Evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Happy Talk Checklist, which will track specific instances of behavior.Evaluation will also begin by using the "Thought Journal."

Learner Products
No physical "artifacts" will result from this lesson.