March 28th April 1st, 2022
Theme: : Inspiration
Skill Building:
Person-Centered Thinking & Safety
Monday March 28, 2022
Check In : How was your weekend? What did you do?
Today happens to be...National Black Forest Cake Day. Yum! What is your favorite kind of cake?
Theme of the week: Inspiration
Thematic Activity-
What inspires you?
Watch this video of some things that inspired these people.
*Presenters: Please read the written whiteboard responses from the video out loud.
What is something that inspires you to start your day?
What helps you when you don't feel inspired to do something you have to do?
Will everyone be inspired by the same things?
Inspiration Relay
Screen share a blank word document and try and think of as many things that inspire you!
See how many the group can come up with in 5 minutes.
Client-led Exercise: Have a volunteer lead the group in some light stretching
Show & Share :
A photo is worth 1,000 words.
This week we are exploring biographies. Be ready to share a photo that says “1,000 words” and explains you to others.
Where were you in the photo?
Why is this photo important to you?
How does this photo describe you without using actual words?
Skills: Phonics
Did you know practicing Phonics can help you decode things faster?
Presenters: Anyone can use the annotation tool to complete an answer.
Did you know "Conker" is another name for Chestnut?
Body Break
Theme Review
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Find an inspirational quote to share with the team.
Who said the quote?
Where did you find it?
Watch this short animated film. Did it make you feel inspired? What safety strategy is the woman using in the film?
COVID-19 Mitigation REVIEW Moment: Cover that cough and how to safely wear a mask! (5-10 min)
COVID-19 is a virus, so it spreads with particles from coughs, sneezes, or other activities that involve things leaving our body.
So, what happens if you do need to cough?
Cover your mouth! Use either your elbow, your hands, or a tissue to cover it up!
THROW THAT TISSUE AWAY, MY FRIEND.
IMMEDIATELY WASH THOSE HANDS!
Spend at least 20 seconds (a full swing through of Happy Birthday) to wash your hands with soap and water.
If you cannot find a sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Search online for a few visuals of what types of hand sanitizer stations may look like in the public.
MASK UP! Always wear a mask when you are in the community, outside, at a retail store, and any place that is outside of your house. Do you have a favorite mask?
WHAT ARE THE NEW/CURRENT MASK MANDATES?
Take some time to research as a group
Civics & Community Awareness
Tuesday March 29th, 2022
Check In: Has everyone adjusted to the time change?
Today happens to be...World Piano Day?
Do you know anyone that plays the piano?
Theme of the week: Inspiration
Thematic Activity-
Some people are inspired by food!
Look at this amazing art made by Chocolatier Amaury Guichon
What do you think it would take to become a Chocolatier?
Can food inspire people to come together as a community?
Watch: How The World's Largest Community Kitchen Feeds 100,000 Daily At Golden Temple, India
Have you ever volunteered at a place where food was given out to people who needed it?
Do you know of places where you can get food for free?
How can sharing and volunteering help your community?
What are other ways food can inspire you?
Client-led Exercise: Have a volunteer lead the group in some light stretching
Show & Share :
What is your ultimate favorite food? Have you eaten anything out of the ordinary or unique?
Skills: Money Math!
How Much? Counting Coins Worksheet
Presenters: Use the annotation tool and watch out for answers at the bottom of the page!
Body Break
Theme Review
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Test your knowledge of food from around the world with this quiz!
How many did the group get correct?!
Well Being and Social Connection
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022
Check In: How was your March? One more day! What is one thing you really enjoyed this month?
Today happens to be...Take a Walk in the Park Day
What is your favorite park to visit?
Use Google Streetview to check them out!
Theme of the week: Inspiration
Thematic Activity:
Some people are inspired by fashion!
Check out how this artist turns inspirations into fashion collections.
Is all fashion accessible? Check out
Carol Taylor Takes Accessible Fashion to the Runway
What inspired Carol Taylor to make this fashion line?
Why is it important to make fashion more accessible?
What is something YOU would design that is more adaptable to your body?
How can fashion boost confidence?
Client-led Exercise: Have a volunteer lead the group in some light stretching
Show & Share : What is your favorite shirt to wear or that you own? What makes that shirt your ultimate favorite?
Skills: Phonics
Did you know practicing phonics helps you learn other languages easier?
Body Break
Theme Review
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Check out this cute fashion fall.
How would you handle a fall on the runway?
Rights & Self Advocacy
Thursday, March 31st, 2022
Check In: How is everyone doing today?
Today happens to be...Transgender Day of Visibility!
Theme of the week: Inspiration
Thematic Activity:
Some people are inspired by music!
How does music change YOUR emotions?
What do you listen to when you're feeling
-Happy
-Sad
-Peaceful
-Angry
What inspires you about Mandy Harvey's story?
There is so much more to music than sound.
What type of vibrations come from different types of music?
Can you tell what type of music you are listening to based on the vibrations of the beat?
Some people claim to see colors when hearing different musical notes.
Close your eyes with each note. What colors do you "Hear"
Client-led Exercise: Have a volunteer lead the group in some light stretching
Show & Share :
Do you have a favorite song? What makes it meaningful to you?
Skills: Life Skills
Conflict Resolution: How to Settle Your Differences Fairly
When was a time you had a disagreement with someone and felt angry and frustrated?
How did you settle your emotions?
How did you settle your differences fairly?
Scenario: You have an AMAZING meal at your favorite restaurant. You save half of your dessert so that you can enjoy a treat later on in the day. You hide it in the back of the refrigerator and go about your day. At 6 pm you're ready to enjoy your leftovers. You have been thinking about them all day! You notice they are MISSING! Your roommate Charlie admits he ate it for a snack earlier and apologizes.
What feelings might you feel?
How will you deal with this situation?
Practice with the group thinking about the responses from both sides. (Yours and Roommate Charlie)
Body Break
Theme Review
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Mandy Harvey: Deaf Singer Earns Simon's Golden Buzzer With Original Song!
Knowledge & Fun
Friday April 1st 2022
Check In: What are you looking forward to this weekend? How will the weather be where you are?
Today happens to be...HALLOWEEN.
Watch this lighthearted prank a mascot pulled on a fan!
Theme of the week: Inspiration
Thematic Activity:
Some people are inspired by ART!
Yayoi Kusama : Insipred by Dots
Benoît Leva: Stop Motion Inspired by Nature
David Zinn: Chalk Art inspired by the Street
How many things can you draw in a circle?
Use the template and annotation tool to make the most unique creations you can as a group!
Take a screenshot and share it with the bigger Zoom room if you have time!
Client-led Exercise: Have a volunteer lead the group in some light stretching
Show & Share : Something that reminds you of Spring. It is springtime, what is something that reminds you of Spring? It could be flowers, picnics, or anything else that makes you think of springtime.
Skills: Phonics
Body Break
Theme Review
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Karaoke Friday!
PRESENTERS: Enjoy some of the songs while participants take the spotlight.
Karaoke Friday! Find your favorite songs online and belt out some dance music for your friends!
Have a fun weekend!
Choosing Fun Stuff to Do
Need some help deciding on an afternoon activity?
The activities are numbered. These numbers corrospond to brief activity descriptions listen in the linked document below.
