Resilience Through Storytelling
Build resilience through storytelling
In this lesson, students will engage in storytelling to share personal experiences of overcoming challenges. This activity aims to build resilience by allowing students to recognize their own strengths and learn from each other's narratives in a supportive environment. Storytelling is a powerful tool for emotional growth and helps students develop empathy and communication skills.
Build resilience through storytelling
Post-it notes, Pens, Discussion Questions Attachment, and Worksheet Attachment
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Begin with a brief discussion on what resilience means.
- Ask students to think about a time they faced a challenge and overcame it.
Step 2
Story Sharing
15 minutes
- Have students write a short story or draw a picture about their experience on post-it notes.
- Encourage them to focus on how they felt and what they learned from the experience.
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 minutes
- Divide students into small groups to share their stories.
- Use the [Discussion Questions Attachment] to guide the conversation and ensure a supportive environment.
Step 4
Reflection
5 minutes
- Bring the class back together and ask volunteers to share insights from their group discussions.
- Highlight common themes and lessons learned.
- Conclude with a reflection on the importance of resilience and how storytelling can help us grow.
- Encourage students to continue sharing and learning from each other's experiences.
