Strengths Brainstorm Carousel Activity

Purpose:
In this carousel activity, students work in small groups to generate personal wellness strengths tied to four key prompts. They will rotate through each station, build on each other’s ideas, and capture a wide variety of superpowers.

Setup & Materials:

• Print and place each station sheet on a table or wall around the room.
• Provide one marker per group.
• Set a timer for 3 minutes per rotation.
• Form student groups of 3–4 and assign each to a different starting station.

Stations:

1. Station 1 – How I stay active
   Prompt: List all the ways you move your body to stay active and strong.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Station 2 – How I fuel my body
   Prompt: List healthy foods, snacks, and drinks you enjoy that give you energy.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Station 3 – How I relax and recharge
   Prompt: List activities or habits that help you rest, relax, and feel calm.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Station 4 – How I practice positive thinking
   Prompt: List habits or mindsets that help you keep a positive attitude.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Directions:

1. Each group starts at their assigned station with a marker.
2. Read the prompt and write as many ideas as you can in 3 minutes.
3. When the timer rings, groups rotate clockwise to the next station.
4. Continue rotating until each group has visited all four stations.
5. At the end, collect each station sheet for review.

Debrief:

• Gather completed sheets and highlight recurring strengths.
• Ask volunteers to share surprising or new ideas they discovered.
• Transition into the personal reflection with My Wellness Superpower Reflection.

My Wellness Superpower Reflection

Name: ________________________ Date: ______________

1. My Superpowers

List the two wellness superpowers you want to focus on and why each is important to you.

Superpower 1: ________________________________________________
Why this superpower is important to me:

Superpower 2: ________________________________________________
Why this superpower is important to me:

2. Action Steps

For each superpower, write a specific action you will take daily. Include when and where you’ll do it and how you’ll overcome any challenges.

Superpower 1 Action Plan

Action Step:

When and where I’ll do this:

What could get in the way?

How I will overcome this challenge:

Superpower 2 Action Plan

Action Step:

When and where I’ll do this:

What could get in the way?

How I will overcome this challenge:

3. Reflection Questions

1. How do you think using these wellness superpowers every day will make you feel? What positive changes do you hope to see?

1. How can you remind yourself each day to practice your superpowers (e.g., alarms, notes, partner reminders)?

Share-It-Out Circle

Time: 5–7 minutes
Purpose: Provide students an opportunity to reflect, share their wellness superpowers, and build community support.

Setup

• Arrange chairs in a circle so everyone can see and hear each other.
• Remind students of our class norms: active listening, respect, and positive encouragement.

Instructions

1. Introduce the Activity (1 minute):
   • Explain that each student will share one wellness superpower and their daily action plan.
   • Emphasize ground rules: speak clearly, listen without interrupting, and give one positive comment.
2. Sharing Round (4–5 minutes):
   • Choose a starting student and move clockwise.
   • Each student shares:
   • Wellness Superpower: What is your superpower?
   • Action Step: What daily habit will you practice?
     • After each share, one peer gives a quick positive comment (e.g., “I love how you plan to…,” “Great idea to…”).
3. Wrap-Up (1 minute):
   • Thank everyone for sharing bravely.
   • Highlight a few common themes or especially creative ideas.
   • Encourage students to place their My Wellness Superpower Reflection somewhere visible at home or school as a reminder.

Extension (Optional)

• Partner Check-Ins: Pair students up to remind each other daily about their action steps.
• Weekly Circle: Revisit your superpowers next week—share successes and problem-solve challenges together.