Activities & activity type: Activities are any interactive engagement of participants. Read More to dive deeper and understand the seven categories we use to identify types of activities. ​​

 

Age/GRADE: Though useable with any age group, our content is specifically developed with educators in mind. Thus, adjustments for age/grade level are included in all of our activities and lessons. Read More to explore the research used to create the breakdown of age/grade levels.

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Group Development Model: Created by Bruce Tuckman in the 1960's, the Group Development Model explains the stages in which groups go through as they strive to become effective teams. Read More to see how we utilize this model as a foundation for better assessing which activities (or lessons) are fit for your group.​

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Group Size: As a facilitator, group size plays a big role in design and delivery. All activities and lessons are written for a medium sized group and includes adjustments for alternate sizes. Read More about how each size is determined and how those sizes impact your plan.

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learning OutcomeS: To better explain how our activities and lessons connect to curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular student success, all have been designated with the learning outcomes they fulfill. Read More for the full breakdown of the 21st Century Skills, NACE competencies, Quality Standards for Expanded Learning, and the Gold Standard for Project Based Learning.​

 

Materials:  We break down materials into three categories to articulate how much an activity or lesson requires to successfully complete.

• No Materials Needed: Activity requires no materials.

• Minimals Materials Required: Activity can be done utilizing writing utensils and recording surface (eg. pens and paper).

• Multiple Materials Required: The activity requires additional materials that may not be as readily available (eg. coloring utensils, worksheets, team building supplies, etc.) and may take some time to prepare beforehand.​

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​mode of delivery: Every piece of content is written for in person delivery AND includes adjustments for how to translate to online. Read More to further learn about options for different modes of delivery.

 

​​Risk Level: Risk level is often overlooked yet is paramount in choosing what is best for the group you are working with. Read More to understand the importance of utilizing and/or adjusting activities (or lessons) to create a safe and comfortable environment in which to participate.

 

​​Time: Time determines what we are and aren't able to achieve with groups. Read More to explore how time can be affected by many factors such as group size, risk level, and more.