The beginning of the school year is here! Now more than ever, there is the urgent need to inspire and motivate students. So much has happened this past year and I’m sure we’re all looking for something to motivate us to keep on going. Well, I have something that will help with just that! Scroll down to find out how you can energize your classroom with Pick-A-Stic!
WHAT IS PICK-A-STIC?
Pick-A-Stic is an activity tool meant to inspire and motivate students to channel their inner greatness and be the best that they can be.
“With over 70 inspiring quotes, reminders and life tips this powerful tool empowers you to catch your greatness and conquer your day!”
“Designed for all ages. Children, teens and adults will gain valuable insight and motivating wisdom that supports and nourishes the tremendous potential inside each of us.”
– Pick-A-Stic Website
One thing that I personally love is that these sticks are color coded to show three different categories, quotes, reminders and life tips. The quotes are helpful for provoking thoughts, the reminders are great for boosting perspective and the life tips help cultivate a positive mindset.
Pick-A-Stic activities are perfect for building classroom community and brightening your day! Keep reading to learn 10 ways Pick-A-Stic can be used in your classroom.
10 Ways to Use Pick-A-Stic in Your Classroom
- Morning Meeting: Use Pick-A-Stic to start a class discussion in the morning.
- Partner Chats: Put students in groups of two or three and have each group pick a stick and talk about it.
- Store on Your Desk: Pick a stick from the jar whenever you need a pick me up!
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Use as part of an SEL lesson. Pick one stick, discuss what it could mean and how it could be applied to everyday life.
- Dismissal: Use while students are waiting for the bus or to be picked up.
- Calm Corner/Kit: Allow kids to pick a stick whenever they are having a difficult moment.
- After Lunch/Recess: Use for a moment of mindfulness bring back focus when energy is high.
- Writing Prompts: Students can write a sentence or two (or more!) sharing their interpretation of what the stick is saying to them.
- Professional Development: Teachers need to be inspired and motivated too!
- Family Time: Why limit these to the classroom? These sticks are perfect to use in your home to bring your family closer together.
That’s it! To check out these sticks and purchase them for your classroom click on the button below!
How do you plan to use Pick-A-Stic in your classroom? Please share in the comments below!
