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 Piņata filled
with candy, treats, toys, and small pamphlets/flyers
with useful information pertinent to finals period.
I then let the residents hit the piņata. Each person
had one try to hit the piņata in order for it to break.
Finally, the piņata broke and all the goodies came out
for the residents to enjoy.
Instructions Things Needed:
1. Piņata (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 piņata
5. a rope to hold the piņata up
6. a bat to hit the piņata
Other Considerations:
Make sure there is order when the residents hit the piņata.
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 piņata 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 M.
School: Rutgers College, Allen Hall
email: [email removed] |