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ACTIVITY

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OOPs Activity

foundational practice

INTRODUCTION

The ‘OOPS Activity’ fosters self-awareness and compassion within students as they acknowledge their mistakes.

Practice Time:

10-15 minutes

Prep Time:

About 2 minutes for practice introduction and supply distribution

Mindfulness Skills:

Self-awareness, Reflection, Compassion, Journaling

Supplies:

  • 4×4 pieces of paper
  • Small basket, container, or bag
  • Pencils (if needed)
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Hand out pieces or paper and a pencil (if needed) to each student.

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Ask students to write about a mistake they made this week and how it made them feel. Students do not need to add their name to these pages.

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Once students are done, have them crumple up their papers. Collect the crumpled pages in a small basket, container or bag.

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One by one, have each student pick an ‘OOPS’ page and read it out loud.

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Have students say something kind and compassionate about the mistake they have read. Ask students to offer a piece of advice or something they would like to hear if they made this mistake.

Reflection Questions:

  1. How did writing out your mistake make you feel?
  2. How do you feel after hearing the kind words your classmate had to say about your mistake?