# Focus Challenge The Focus Challenge is a group game designed to help students practice staying on task and working together. The game is divided into small, engaging tasks that require everyone to concentrate and communicate effectively. ## How to Play 1. **Divide into Groups:** Split the class into small groups (3-4 students per group).

2. **Task Cards:** Each group receives a set of task cards. Each card has a simple activity that must be completed within a limited time (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute). Tasks can include: - Solving a simple puzzle - Rearranging letters to form a word - Finding differences between two images - Answering a fun, focus-related riddle

3. **Concentration Boost:** While one student completes the task, the others provide supportive encouragement, making sure everyone stays engaged and calm.

4. **Rotation:** After each task, rotate the student who brings a new task card. This guarantees each student has a turn as the 'task leader'.

5. **Friendly Competition:** Groups aim to complete as many tasks as possible within the given time. Celebrate each group's efforts and focus. ## Variations - **Time Attack:** Shorten the time limit for additional challenge. Each task must be completed in 30 seconds, pushing everyone to stay alert and think quickly.

- **Focus Relay:** Instead of each group working together at one table, have groups compete in a relay where students pass the task card along after finishing their part. The fastest group wins the round.

- **Silent Focus:** For one round, challenge the groups to complete tasks without talking. This variant encourages non-verbal communication and deeper concentration. ## Reflection After the activity, gather the groups to discuss: - What strategies helped you stay focused? - How did teamwork influence your performance? - What could you do differently next time for better focus? Encourage each group to share one key takeaway from the game. Enjoy the Focus Challenge, and have fun sharpening your concentration skills together!

Stacey Fitzpatrick

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Stacey Fitzpatrick

1 Lessons

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