Scenario Switch-Up Game

Objective: To practice applying adaptability strategies in various unexpected situations.

Materials:

• Scenario cards (provided below)
• Small groups of 3-4 students
• Timer (optional)

Instructions:

1. Form Groups: Divide the class into small groups (3-4 students per group).
2. Distribute Cards: Give each group 2-3 Scenario Switch-Up Game Cards (ensure they are face down).
3. Read and Discuss (5 minutes per card):
   • Each group turns over one card at a time.
   • Read the scenario aloud within the group.
   • Discuss how they would adapt to this unexpected change or situation using the strategies we learned in The Flexible Mindset Slide Deck (e.g., stay positive, problem-solve, ask for help, be open to new ideas).
   • Encourage creative and practical solutions.
4. Share Out (2 minutes per group):
   • After discussing a few scenarios, bring the class back together.
   • Ask each group to choose one scenario and share their adaptive approach with the whole class.
   • Facilitate a brief class discussion after each share-out, asking questions like: "Did any other group think of a different way to adapt?" or "What strategy was most important in this situation?"

Scenario Switch-Up Game Cards

Card 1:
Your class project partner suddenly gets sick and can't help for the next three days. The project is due in four days. How do you adapt?

Card 2:
You were planning to hang out with friends after school, but your parent asks you last minute to babysit your younger sibling. How do you adapt?

Card 3:
During a presentation, the technology you planned to use (like the projector or internet) suddenly stops working. How do you adapt and still deliver your presentation?

Card 4:
You've been practicing for weeks for a school sports tryout, but on the day of tryouts, you wake up with a minor injury that will prevent you from performing at your best. How do you adapt to this setback?

Card 5:
Your favorite band announces a concert, but tickets sell out instantly. All your friends are going, and you're really disappointed. How do you adapt to this disappointment and find an alternative?

Card 6:
Your family is moving to a new city next summer, meaning you'll be starting at a new high school. You're nervous about leaving your friends and familiar environment. How do you start adapting to this big change now?

My Adaptation Journal: Reflecting on Change

Instructions: Use this journal to reflect on your personal experiences with change and how you can apply adaptability strategies. Be honest and thoughtful in your responses. Your reflections are for your own growth.

Prompt 1: Unexpected Twists

Think about a time in your life when something unexpected happened – big or small. It could be a sudden change in plans, a challenge at school, a misunderstanding with a friend, or anything that made you adjust. Describe the situation and how you initially reacted.

Prompt 2: Strategies in Action

Considering the adaptability strategies we discussed today (e.g., staying positive, problem-solving, asking for help, being open to new ideas), which strategies did you use in the situation you described above? If you didn't use any, which ones could you have used? How might the outcome have been different?

Prompt 3: Looking Ahead

Think about a potential future change or challenge you might face (e.g., a new class, a new responsibility, a different social dynamic). How will you proactively apply the strategies of adaptability to navigate this situation with a more flexible mindset? What is one specific action you will take?

Prompt 4: My Adaptability Mantra

Create a short, positive statement or mantra that you can say to yourself when faced with an unexpected change or challenge. This should be a phrase that helps you remember to be adaptable. For example: "I can adjust," or "This is a chance to grow."