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Unfair Tower

Spatial Requirements: Classroom with moderate space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 6 or moreTime: 15-20 minutes Introduction: Life isn’t always fair.  It places hurdles in our way that cause us to feel pain, to stumble, and to sometimes fall.  When life hands us these unfair challenges, however, it is important to get back up and keep trying.  We can do this […]

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Lift The Weight Video Resources

Weightlifter (VW ad)watch video Maximum power condensed! Weightlifting Mishapswatch video Humorous mix showing various weightlifting accidents. Olympic Weightlifter Mishap (Allstate ad) watch videoAre you in good hands? What I Amwatch videoIn this adorable Sesame Street music video, Will.i.am sings about how we get stronger when we never give up. This video also works well with “Labels.” No Dishonor in Disabilitieswatch

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Triangle Trick

Spatial Requirements: Regular classroom setup: little or no space requiredActivity Type: Movement/groupGrades: 3-12Group Size: 4 or moreTime: 10 minutes Introduction: Sometimes jumping hurdles can be easier if you have others to help and support you.  This activity is designed to help students understand the value of plugging in and/or working as a group when solving problems. It also helps illustrate the

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Desire, Time, Effort Video Resources

Steve Nash: “Training Day”watch video“If you want to be good, you’ve got to practice. “Rule Yourself watch video A great clip of Michael Phelps’s desire, time, and effort: “It’s what you do in the dark that puts you in the light. “Nike Training watch video There are no substitutes for hard work. Ronaldinho: Touch of Gold watch video Brazilian superstar demonstrates

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