Module: The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families
6 Activities
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Grades 3 - 12
6 Hours 15 Minutes
Overview
Welcome to kid-grit's SEL activities! Based on our partners’ request we have created a soulful guide filled with lessons, reflections, questions, and extended activities in response to the pandemic crisis that is happening around the world. We developed these activities in hope that its content will provide relief and support for our students and their families, educators, staff, and administrators.
All the activities have been designed to engage students in areas of personal development, social-emotional learning, character education, 21st-century skill-based inquiry, and global consciousness. These activities are built to have students think critically and share perspectives — focusing on topics such as tolerance, personal development, crisis situations, building positive communities, self-regulation, empathy, using breathing as a form of stress release. Students will be challenged to think outside the box and drive their own learning — they will learn by doing. Students will take on new ways of problem-solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience and grit.
You can use these activities in any order that works for your program or school environment. However, we recommend beginning with the activity, “Educating Myself for Peace of Mind,” as a starter activity to set the stage for the activities to follow.
Lastly, the following three activities are relevant for any crisis, “Educating Myself for Peace of Mind, Stop the Madness! and Fight or Flight.” Feel free to utilize them anytime and replace any COVID-19 reference to the existing event in your community, or national news or global occurrence.
NOTE: If your students are enjoying a lesson and you want to extend the time, please feel free, dive into deeper learning and enjoy!
Continue Your Journey
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Stop the Madness!
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Web-based information and content can definitely be false. It is always important to be an educated participant of information on the internet. How can we ourselves- and then our students- learn how to decipher what is true or false? In this lesson, we will ask students to do their own research about internet 'information' and how to examine it with a critical eye.
Grades 3 - 12
45 Minutes
Stop the Madness!
Web-based information and content can definitely be false. It is always important to be an educated participant of information on the internet. How can we ourselves- and then our students- learn how to decipher what is true or false? In this lesson, we will ask students to do their own research about internet 'information' and how to examine it with a critical eye.
Grades 3 - 12
45 Minutes
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Educating Myself for Peace of Mind
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When traumatic events occur, students benefit from knowing how to manage stress. In this activity students learn stress management techniques by gathering information and building knowledge about current events.
This activity is relevant for any crisis. Use it any time and replace the COVID-19 reference with existing events in your community, national news, or global happening.
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind can be complete on its own or as a starter activity for the kid-grit module. All activities in the kid-grit module have been designed to engage students in areas of personal development, social-emotional learning, character education, 21st century skill-based inquiry, and global consciousness. These activities are built to have students think critically and share perspectives — focusing on topics such as: tolerance, personal development, crisis situations, building positive communities, self-regulation, empathy, using breathing as a form of stress release. Students will be challenged to think outside the box and drive their own learning — they will learn by doing. They will take on new ways of problem solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience, and grit.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind
When traumatic events occur, students benefit from knowing how to manage stress. In this activity students learn stress management techniques by gathering information and building knowledge about current events.
This activity is relevant for any crisis. Use it any time and replace the COVID-19 reference with existing events in your community, national news, or global happening.
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind can be complete on its own or as a starter activity for the kid-grit module. All activities in the kid-grit module have been designed to engage students in areas of personal development, social-emotional learning, character education, 21st century skill-based inquiry, and global consciousness. These activities are built to have students think critically and share perspectives — focusing on topics such as: tolerance, personal development, crisis situations, building positive communities, self-regulation, empathy, using breathing as a form of stress release. Students will be challenged to think outside the box and drive their own learning — they will learn by doing. They will take on new ways of problem solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience, and grit.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
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The Secret to Successful Social Distancing
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Our social interactions have changed as a result of COVID-19. In this activity, students will role-play to explore how they will follow social distancing guidelines in different settings. After the role-playing, students will share their thoughts and observations.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
The Secret to Successful Social Distancing
Our social interactions have changed as a result of COVID-19. In this activity, students will role-play to explore how they will follow social distancing guidelines in different settings. After the role-playing, students will share their thoughts and observations.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
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Fight or Flight
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We all react differently when stressful events occur. In this activity students reflect on how their minds and bodies react to stress. After identifying how we react, students will practice how to use breath and breathing to de-escalate stressful situations.
Grades 3 - 12
30 Minutes
Fight or Flight
We all react differently when stressful events occur. In this activity students reflect on how their minds and bodies react to stress. After identifying how we react, students will practice how to use breath and breathing to de-escalate stressful situations.
Grades 3 - 12
30 Minutes
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Grotesque Germs
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Germs are all around us. Knowing how various germs work and how they can affect our health are important to our wellness and preventing illness. In this activity groups of students will research different types of germs. Using their research groups will present and debate the seriousness of a germ type.
This activity may take up to two days to complete since the research and discussion time may take an entire class session.
Grades 3 - 12
2 Hours
Grotesque Germs
Germs are all around us. Knowing how various germs work and how they can affect our health are important to our wellness and preventing illness. In this activity groups of students will research different types of germs. Using their research groups will present and debate the seriousness of a germ type.
This activity may take up to two days to complete since the research and discussion time may take an entire class session.
Grades 3 - 12
2 Hours
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Holistic Wellness Wheel
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Students benefit from having tools available to help them reflect on their own wellness. In this activity, students use the Holistic Wellness Wheel (HWW) to explore how dissatisfied or satisfied they are in different areas of their life.
The HWW can be used throughout the kid-grit curriculum in any way you find it valuable. Some instructors use it once a week as a check in with students.
Note: The time required to complete the activity may vary depending on the age of students and how often it is completed.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
Holistic Wellness Wheel
Students benefit from having tools available to help them reflect on their own wellness. In this activity, students use the Holistic Wellness Wheel (HWW) to explore how dissatisfied or satisfied they are in different areas of their life.
The HWW can be used throughout the kid-grit curriculum in any way you find it valuable. Some instructors use it once a week as a check in with students.
Note: The time required to complete the activity may vary depending on the age of students and how often it is completed.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
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Module: The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families
More from this collaborator
Module: The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families
Grades 3 - 12
6 Hours 15 Minutes
Overview
Continue Your Journey
1
Stop the Madness!
Not Viewed
Web-based information and content can definitely be false. It is always important to be an educated participant of information on the internet. How can we ourselves- and then our students- learn how to decipher what is true or false? In this lesson, we will ask students to do their own research about internet 'information' and how to examine it with a critical eye.
Grades 3 - 12
45 Minutes
Stop the Madness!
Web-based information and content can definitely be false. It is always important to be an educated participant of information on the internet. How can we ourselves- and then our students- learn how to decipher what is true or false? In this lesson, we will ask students to do their own research about internet 'information' and how to examine it with a critical eye.
Grades 3 - 12
45 Minutes
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2
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind
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When traumatic events occur, students benefit from knowing how to manage stress. In this activity students learn stress management techniques by gathering information and building knowledge about current events.
This activity is relevant for any crisis. Use it any time and replace the COVID-19 reference with existing events in your community, national news, or global happening.
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind can be complete on its own or as a starter activity for the kid-grit module. All activities in the kid-grit module have been designed to engage students in areas of personal development, social-emotional learning, character education, 21st century skill-based inquiry, and global consciousness. These activities are built to have students think critically and share perspectives — focusing on topics such as: tolerance, personal development, crisis situations, building positive communities, self-regulation, empathy, using breathing as a form of stress release. Students will be challenged to think outside the box and drive their own learning — they will learn by doing. They will take on new ways of problem solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience, and grit.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind
When traumatic events occur, students benefit from knowing how to manage stress. In this activity students learn stress management techniques by gathering information and building knowledge about current events.
This activity is relevant for any crisis. Use it any time and replace the COVID-19 reference with existing events in your community, national news, or global happening.
Educating Myself for Peace of Mind can be complete on its own or as a starter activity for the kid-grit module. All activities in the kid-grit module have been designed to engage students in areas of personal development, social-emotional learning, character education, 21st century skill-based inquiry, and global consciousness. These activities are built to have students think critically and share perspectives — focusing on topics such as: tolerance, personal development, crisis situations, building positive communities, self-regulation, empathy, using breathing as a form of stress release. Students will be challenged to think outside the box and drive their own learning — they will learn by doing. They will take on new ways of problem solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience, and grit.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
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The Secret to Successful Social Distancing
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Our social interactions have changed as a result of COVID-19. In this activity, students will role-play to explore how they will follow social distancing guidelines in different settings. After the role-playing, students will share their thoughts and observations.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
The Secret to Successful Social Distancing
Our social interactions have changed as a result of COVID-19. In this activity, students will role-play to explore how they will follow social distancing guidelines in different settings. After the role-playing, students will share their thoughts and observations.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
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4
Fight or Flight
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We all react differently when stressful events occur. In this activity students reflect on how their minds and bodies react to stress. After identifying how we react, students will practice how to use breath and breathing to de-escalate stressful situations.
Grades 3 - 12
30 Minutes
Fight or Flight
We all react differently when stressful events occur. In this activity students reflect on how their minds and bodies react to stress. After identifying how we react, students will practice how to use breath and breathing to de-escalate stressful situations.
Grades 3 - 12
30 Minutes
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5
Grotesque Germs
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Germs are all around us. Knowing how various germs work and how they can affect our health are important to our wellness and preventing illness. In this activity groups of students will research different types of germs. Using their research groups will present and debate the seriousness of a germ type.
This activity may take up to two days to complete since the research and discussion time may take an entire class session.
Grades 3 - 12
2 Hours
Grotesque Germs
Germs are all around us. Knowing how various germs work and how they can affect our health are important to our wellness and preventing illness. In this activity groups of students will research different types of germs. Using their research groups will present and debate the seriousness of a germ type.
This activity may take up to two days to complete since the research and discussion time may take an entire class session.
Grades 3 - 12
2 Hours
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Holistic Wellness Wheel
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Students benefit from having tools available to help them reflect on their own wellness. In this activity, students use the Holistic Wellness Wheel (HWW) to explore how dissatisfied or satisfied they are in different areas of their life.
The HWW can be used throughout the kid-grit curriculum in any way you find it valuable. Some instructors use it once a week as a check in with students.
Note: The time required to complete the activity may vary depending on the age of students and how often it is completed.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
Holistic Wellness Wheel
Students benefit from having tools available to help them reflect on their own wellness. In this activity, students use the Holistic Wellness Wheel (HWW) to explore how dissatisfied or satisfied they are in different areas of their life.
The HWW can be used throughout the kid-grit curriculum in any way you find it valuable. Some instructors use it once a week as a check in with students.
Note: The time required to complete the activity may vary depending on the age of students and how often it is completed.
Grades 3 - 12
1 Hour
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