Lesson Plan

Maze Challenge Plan

Students will collaboratively navigate a timed physical maze by assuming defined roles, solving puzzles, and managing stress, aiming to enhance communication, cooperation, and group problem-solving.

This activity builds essential group counseling skills—effective communication, role clarity, time management, and stress coping—preparing students for real-world collaborative challenges.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Set Up Maze

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Role Assignment

5 minutes

Step 3

Maze Navigation Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Stress Debrief Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mind Maze: Rules & Roles

Introduce the slide deck and set expectations. Emphasize the purpose: mastering rules and roles before maze activity.

Game Rules

Explain the boundaries and fair‐play principles.

Team Roles Overview

Provide a quick snapshot of the four roles and transition to detailed slides.

Role: Navigator

Describe the Navigator’s tasks and offer tips.

Role: Communicator

Outline how the Communicator facilitates information flow.

Role: Timekeeper

Detail the Timekeeper’s role in tracking and pacing.

Role: Recorder

Explain the Recorder’s documentation responsibilities.

Scoring & Time Management

Clarify scoring, time rules, and bonus incentives.

Ready to Begin?

Wrap up rules & roles, address questions, then transition to maze setup.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Mind Maze

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