football island

Objective: Students will compare and contrast obstacles to success in their lives to the obstacles faced by the players of the football team.

Overview: Short video followed by pair-share group discussion

Materials Needed: None

5 star rating

"My students love this video! They have been asking to rewatch it ever since we did this activity!"

Paper Folding Game

Objective: Students will assess their own mindset after a fun but challenging task. They will relfect on language and mindsets that hinder one's ability to be successful.

Overview: Hands on actiivty followed by group discussion

Materials Needed: Paper, puzzle solutions, scissors

4 star rating\

"I start each year off with this activity to get my kids ready for the challenges ahead."

Learn something New

Objective: Students will understand the what happens in the brain when they do something for the first time. They will create a visual reminder to help them persevere when faced with a challenge.

Overview: Video followed by art activity and discussion

Materials Needed: paper, markers

3 star rating

"The "art" that comes from this activity is awesome! I love seeing it in my kid's binders all year."