1. Randomly lay out up to 25 numbered spots within a circled off area. This forms the “keypad”.
2. Students should circle up around the keypad outside of the boundary.
3. Next, share the objective of this session: students will develop successful strategies to use when they encounter a team challenge.
4. Discuss the many ways things can be challenging: physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, spiritually. Share that this particular challenge may feel challenging in any of those areas for particular students.
5. Frame the activity by asking to students to share positive feelings or thoughts that come up when they hear that they will be challenged. You may hear: courageous, excited, I’ve got this.
6. Next, ask students what negative feelings or thoughts that come up when they hear that they will be challenged. You may hear: nervous, bored, afraid.
7. The objective of the activity is for the group to touch all the numbered spots as fast as they can.
8. Here are the rules:
• The numbers must be touched in order 1 to 25. They can be touched with the foot or hand or however.
• Every person in the group must be involved in the activity by touching at least one number.
• Only one person is allowed into the circle at a time—if two or more people are in the circle, the group will get 5 seconds added to their time.
9. Allow for any questions and clarifications, and allow for some planning time if students would like it.
10. When the group is ready, say “go” to begin the time.
11. Observe carefully for mistakes and group behaviors.
12. Once the team completes this initial round, stop the time and record it. Celebrate the success!
13. Next, share that the group will given two additional attempts to improve their time. They must complete each successive attempt in less time than the previous attempt.
14. Allow time for students to strategize and plan. Once they are ready, say “go” to begin the time.
15. Continue to observe for mistakes and group behaviors. After each round, note the time.