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
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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
Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 5-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 30-40 minutes Introduction: As students work collectively to move their group from one side of the hoop to the other, they will experience a variety of emotions. They will be able to identify the negative moments they experienced and understand how those negative moments made them stronger
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 1 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: The combination of optical illusion and effective story will help students understand the importance of looking at every situation differently, reframing their thoughts, and Flipping The Switch. Materials: Horse and frog optical illusions Activity: Put up the first optical illusion slide.
