Agenda
1. Check in students (Highs/Lows, Aha! Moment)
2. Introduction
3. Activty & Discussion
2. Introduction
3. Activty & Discussion
Introduction
Read out loud.
What does overcoming challenges look like? Imagine Humpty Dumpty dusting himself off and reaching for the sky. His story ignites questions about finding courage: facing fears, bouncing back from setbacks, and the grit it takes to soar high.
What does overcoming challenges look like? Imagine Humpty Dumpty dusting himself off and reaching for the sky. His story ignites questions about finding courage: facing fears, bouncing back from setbacks, and the grit it takes to soar high.
Activity & Discussion
Today your advisory will read a book and discuss about courage and grit.
Needed Materials: The book After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
Instructions:
1. Before reading the book - Ask students to brainstorm and share words or phrases that come to mind when they hear the word "courage." Briefly discuss their ideas and highlight the connection between courage and facing fears.
2. Read the book
3. Introduce the concept of grit as perseverance and passion for long-term goals despite setbacks. Guide students to analyze how Humpty demonstrates grit in overcoming his challenges through the variety of questions.
Needed Materials: The book After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
Instructions:
1. Before reading the book - Ask students to brainstorm and share words or phrases that come to mind when they hear the word "courage." Briefly discuss their ideas and highlight the connection between courage and facing fears.
2. Read the book
3. Introduce the concept of grit as perseverance and passion for long-term goals despite setbacks. Guide students to analyze how Humpty demonstrates grit in overcoming his challenges through the variety of questions.
Book related:
- What are specific scenes or situations where Humpty faces a challenge related to his fall and fear of heights?
- How did Humpty demonstrates grit in overcoming his challenges? (attempting the ladder again, facing the King's judgement?
- What internal and external factors motivate Humpty in this moment?
- How does Humpty demonstrate grit (perseverance, resilience, growth mindset)?
- What strategies does Humpty use to manage his fear and face the challenge?
Personal Connection:
- Have you ever experienced a physical or emotional "fall" like Humpty's? What was it like?
- How did you approach the challenge? Did you demonstrate grit in any way?
- What lessons can you learn from Humpty's story that you can apply to your own challenges and fears?