Resilience for Youth

Battery Metaphor

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: ObjectGrades: 5-12 Group Size: 1 or more Time: 5-10 minutes Introduction: In this simple science experiment, students will relate the process of creating light with the channeling of their emotions into positive results. They will identify the need to use both their positive and negative emotions to achieve their goals in life. […]

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An Eye for Detail

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: This activity relates visible changes with emotional changes. When students can identify the small changes in their own emotions, they learn to recognize their personal triggers, allowing them to make positive changes in how they react. This can mean turning negative emotions into

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The Case of the Annoying Teacher

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

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