Activity Name: Glow, Grow, Buffalo
Objective: To foster a positive classroom environment where students can reflect on their achievements and areas for improvement, and share interesting facts or realizations.
Instructions:
Introduction:
- Explain the purpose of the activity: to share successes, challenges, and interesting tidbits.
Define each component:
- Glow: Something good that happened recently or a success.
- Grow: Something challenging or an area for improvement.
- Buffalo: A random, unique fact or an “”Aha!”” moment they’ve had.
Sharing Format:
- Decide if you want to conduct this in a circle, a whole class setting, or in small groups.
- Students can either volunteer to speak or pass an object (like a soft toy buffalo) around to indicate whose turn it is.
Participation:
- Encourage every student to share their Glow, Grow, and Buffalo.
- Emphasize that all shares should be respected and listened to attentively.
Additional Tips:
* Encourage Honesty: Make sure students feel comfortable sharing their grows without fear of judgment.
* Keep it Fun: The Buffalo component is a chance to lighten the mood and add humor or surprise to the session.
* Build Routine: Consider making this a regular activity (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly) to build classroom community and continuity.”
– Edtomorrow Team