Boris can't fly ... but he can make a jet pack. In this lesson Dave and Boris explore lateral thinking and using creativity when problem solving. Children will come away from this lesson understanding how to apply an improvement orientation to challenges they may encounter.
Materials Required: pencil and paper (colored pencils optional)
Age Group: Early Elementary/KS1
This lesson cross references the SEL Core Competency: 'Relationship Skills.'
This lesson cross-references with B-LS 1. from the ASCA Mindset and Behavior Standards.
UK:
MW1: Mental Wellbeing - that mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health.
MW4: Mental Wellbeing - how to judge whether what they are feeling and how they are behaving is appropriate and proportionate.
MW6: Mental Wellbeing - simple self-care techniques
Biblical Insight:
When Paul saw Jesus on the road to Damascus, he felt God give him a mission to preach the Gospel to all the nations (Galatians 1:16). However he faced intense opposition. He was stoned, falsely accused, threatened, and shipwrecked, but Church history tells us he traveled far and wide. He found a way! We sometimes think that if we have a dream, even one given by God that it won’t require tenacity. The truth is all goals require the faith to hold fast to God and persevere.
Additional Scripture: Luke 1:37, Philippians 3:13-14
Boris is singing the Scrapman’s song... Dave and Boris discuss how to recognize our internal dialogue and distinguish between helpful and unhelpful thought processes. Dave outlines how we can take steps to reverse negative self-talk especially in times of challenge.
Materials Required: pencil a...
What is hope, Boris?... In this episode Dave and Boris explore how to build hope over long periods of time. Dave helps Berenis navigate through disappointment while still maintaining a growth mindset and a sense of grit. In this lesson Children will learn self efficacy and how to use challenge as...
