Learning Activities

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: ObjectGrades: 5-12Group Size: 3 or moreTime: 15 minutes Introduction: An important part of accessing resilience is having the ability to “flip the switch” and see your problems in a different light, even in situations that might otherwise seem unbearable. This humorous activity will demonstrate that students can move forward and […]

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 30-40 minutes Introduction: This fun and engaging activity will help students think about the main ideas behind the Flip the Switch lesson and communicate them in a commercial. Materials: Gather random objects from home or from around your classroom that can be used as

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: ObjectGrades: 5-12Group Size: 1 or moreTime: 5-10 minutes Introduction:  In this activity students are asked to count the total number of squares in a 4×4 grid. At first they may only look at the obvious squares but as students identify more and more squares throughout this activity, they will be

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: When we change our lens, or “turn on the light” to see our problems differently, our ability to solve those problems increases. Note that if you are using the WhyTry Program, this activity, titled “Count the F’s,” is also used to

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 10-15 minutes Introduction: This large group activity will put teams in a situation where they will have to work together towards a productive outcome when faced with a challenge.   Teams will experience feelings of frustration, and they will have to channel their negative emotions and use them as