Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup; little or no space requiredActivity Type: GroupGrades: 5-12Group Size: 8 or moreTime: 20-30 minutes Introduction: This stimulating group activity challenges students to make decisions that will affect not only themselves but also members of a group. They will strategize to win as many points as possible, without knowing the most effective strategy. Students will acknowledge the […]
Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 10-20 minutes Introduction: A person with Relational Resilience is willing to go out of their way to do things that are brave or even scary because someone else depends on them. This silly activity will help students experience this concept in “fast action” with their teammates. Materials: Cones
Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 5-12Group Size: 10 or moreTime: 20-30 minutes Introduction: Cooperation and the ability to work as a team is an important component of Relational Resilience. This activity will challenge students to work together in order to achieve a common goal. Materials: 1 piece of masking tape, taped straight across an area in your classroom, long
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Spatial Requirements: Gym/outdoor space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 2 or moreTime: 15 minutes Introduction: As students work to keep balloons from touching the ground, they will recognize the importance of teamwork in achieving goals. They will experience negative change and identify the feeling of being overwhelmed. This activity will help them understand that success often depends on the help we
