Resilience for Youth

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 3 or moreTime: 30-45 minutes Introduction: In this activity, students will get creative as they try to come up with the world’s “most resilient creature.” This leads into a discussion about what makes us stand apart as humans in our own capacity for resilience. Materials: 1 poster

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 5 or moreTime: 5 minutes Introduction: This lesson demonstrates to students that they can increase their resilience when they work hard and make the effort. Materials: 1 bungee cord per student, plus one Activity: Give each student a bungee cord and have everyone stand in a tight circle. Give one