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Resilience Lesson Plan

Students will strengthen resilience by collaboratively tackling simulated real-world challenges, practicing critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance.

Resilience helps students view setbacks as growth opportunities, build grit, and develop flexible problem-solving skills essential for academic and personal success.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Resilience

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Formation & Scenario Assignment

5 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorm & Planning

15 minutes

Step 4

Prototype & Presentation

20 minutes

Step 5

Feedback & Reflection

5 minutes

Step 6

Assessment & Closure

5 minutes

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Resilience Through Creative Challenges

Welcome students and introduce the session. Explain that today they will explore resilience by tackling creative challenges in teams.

What Is Resilience?

Define resilience clearly and give real-life examples (e.g., bouncing back after a failed test or learning a new skill).

Why Resilience Matters

Emphasize why resilience is critical for school, friendships, and future careers. Link back to students’ experiences.

Today's Challenge

Review the activity flow and set expectations for collaboration, creativity, and respectful feedback.

Scenario Cards

Instruct each group to draw one card. Illustrate a couple of example scenarios to spark thinking.

Brainstorm & Plan

Guide brainstorming: assign roles, map out steps, anticipate challenges and backup plans.

Prototype & Present

Remind students of time constraints. Encourage creative prototypes—models, drawings, or short skits.

Feedback Guidelines

Explain the “two stars and a wish” feedback model: two positives, one suggestion.

Reflection & Closure

Lead a brief debrief: ask volunteers to share moments they adapted. Reinforce key lessons.

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Resilience Through Creative Challenges

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