Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or more (even number)Time: 15 minutes Introduction: By using character and heart as well as support systems, we can overcome their challenges in life and help others overcome their challenges. This activity will illustrate this principle as students try to help each other “break free.” When group members learn […]
Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupTime: 10 minutes Introduction: The word “persnickety” is a fun word to say, and this activity is a fun way of looking at how we make choices. It might be a good introduction to explain to students that persnickety means being careful about our choices because we want only the best
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 15 minutes Introduction: This activity will help students better identify their passions, purpose, and interests: an ability that can keep them out of the flood zone and help them stay motivated. It will also help them think realistically about the benefits or consequences associated
Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: K-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: A lot of our success in achieving goals depends on our ability to put “mind over matter.” We have more power in our minds than we ever use. There is a term called self-fulfilling prophecy, which means that what we
Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 2-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 15-20 minutes Introduction: This activity will enable students to get untangled (out of the flood zone) using positive self-talk, character and heart, passion/purpose, and support systems as motivation to accomplish the task. Materials: None Activity: Have everyone hold their right hand out in front of them, then
