Welcome to our hub of supplemental extended learning activities! Dive into interactive resources designed to complement our kit, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. Join us on this journey of continued self-discovery and growth!
Turn recess into a creative adventure where students explore their surroundings to find items matching a theme. This activity encourages them to see everyday objects in a new light, fostering creativity and imagination through play.
Empower students to recognize and strengthen their abilities by logging them in a superpower journal. As they document their progress each week, they learn that consistent effort leads to growth, building confidence and self-awareness.
Students look beyond capes to discover everyday superheroes in their families, schools, and communities. By reflecting on the admirable traits of these heroes, they learn to see and cultivate strengths in themselves and others.
What makes a superhero truly great? It’s not just abilities, but character traits like kindness and empathy. In this activity, students identify their own superpowers and brainstorm real-life situations where they can use these strengths to positively impact others.
Help students navigate their emotions by teaching them to recognize, name, and discuss their feelings. By learning to manage emotions, they gain essential skills for self-regulation and emotional well-being.
Teach students the calming power of box breathing, just like Slo the Sloth. This simple technique helps them pause, breathe, and regain control in challenging situations, promoting emotional regulation.
Extend classroom learning into the home with the Thumbprint Craft. By guiding their family members through the activity, students reinforce the idea that everyone is unique, while strengthening family bonds.
Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom through a Venn diagram. Students compare animals to discover both their unique traits and shared strengths, fostering creativity, observation, and an appreciation of diversity.
Some things are just better together! In this activity, students creatively pair different items, learning that collaboration across differences can lead to new and exciting outcomes.
Students line up based on different prompts, but without talking! This silent challenge encourages teamwork and helps students appreciate both their differences and common ground, building a stronger classroom community.
Watch a video on the power of a growth mindset, then lead a discussion on perseverance, resilience, and the belief that effort leads to improvement. Students learn that challenges are opportunities to grow and achieve their goals.
Create a culture of encouragement in your classroom with an affirmation jar. Students write positive messages for their peers, learning that words have the power to uplift and inspire, creating a supportive environment.
Encouraging words can make a big difference! Students write personalized affirmations on sticky notes for their classmates, spreading positivity and helping each other build confidence and self-esteem.
Turn a classic game into an opportunity to spread positivity. The winner of Rock, Paper, Scissors gets to give an affirmation, showing that giving encouragement is just as rewarding as receiving it.
Students express gratitude by creating thank you cards for the superheroes in their lives. This activity encourages them to recognize and honor the role models who inspire them, fostering a sense of appreciation and connection.
Celebrate your classroom’s superhero journey with a graduation board that highlights each student’s strengths. Involving families in this celebration reinforces the idea that by embracing each other’s strengths, we form a powerful, united team ready to tackle any challenge.
