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The idea behind this activity is to get students to line up in order of their birth date (or using something else) from January to December. Students cannot, under any circumstances, talk during the activity! Consider setting a timer, and then working together as a class to make corrections before challenging your students to do this a second (and third) time!

EXIT TICKET: Free write in their advisory journal - Which do you think was the most necessary for this activity and why (patience, positivity, communication skills)?

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Have students stand side-by-side in a line. Place a hula hoop on the arm of the first person on one end of the line, and then challenge the students to move the hula hoop to the other end of the line. The hula hoop cannot touch the ground and students cannot touch one another during the activity.

EXIT TICKET: Each student has to summarize the activity with one word and say their word as called. The whole class must complete this under a set time.

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Students will watch video then answer the prompt in their advisory journal: What does good and bad teamwork mean to you?

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T.E.A.M. work: Marc Durant-Bender at TEDxYouth@SELS

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Students will watch video then complete a think and share. Students will write a summary in their advisory journal about what they learned during the video. Each word costs 0.10 cents and they cannot go over $2.00. Students will be given three minutes to do so, then turn to their shoulder partner to share.

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Leaving their legacy - student leadership: Pam Davidson at TEDxRockyViewSchoolsED

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Chairs will be placed in a circle in the middle of the room. Students will be informed to respect all students, only talk when holding the talking piece (created by teacher), and snap for students when they agree. Each student will be given a bag of M&Ms (1 red, 1 orange, 1 brown, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 blue) and will pull one M&M once they receive the talking piece as it goes around the circle. Each color will represent a topic for all students to follow. For example: red - something about yesterday; brown = toiletries you could not live without. This will be posted for students to refer to. The student may eat their M&M after they answer and pass the talking piece.

EXIT TICKET: Activate their minds by asking them to write a 'then vs. now' in their advisory journal or on a sticky note to post. I used to think____ but now I think ____. Students will be asked to be respectful in their responses. Any negative responses will be shredded and will not be utilized.

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Students will watch the video then complete - outline their hand on a piece of colored paper. Students will write 'what makes you a good friend?' somewhere on the paper. On the inside of each finger, students will be asked to write something that makes them a good friend. On the outside of their hand, students will be asked to write one thing they could do to be a better friend.

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Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements of All Healthy Friendships | Shasta Nelson | TEDxLaSierraUniversity

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Students will go on a nature walk. Remind them that they should not talk during the activity because you’ll give them cues throughout. Guide them through noticing things they see, what they smell, things they hear, and their own sensations and emotions as you walk. Once your students have the hang of this practice (it does take practice), they’ll be able to do this for longer periods of time without the cues. Staff members that do not have an advisory will be actively monitoring.

EXIT TICKET: The advisory class will create a quote about mindfulness. Each student and teacher will sign the quote. It cannot be a quote that has already been heard of.

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Let students sink their hands into the soil and help them notice the sensations they experience during the activity. They can also tune into smells and sounds while working in the garden.

EXIT TICKETS: Students will guess how many days their plant(s) will live. Students guesses will be folded and kept away. The student with the best guess could win a prize.

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This activity will require good behavior.

Supplies needed: cardstock, watercolors, brushes, and straws... space outside. Students will use the brushes to drop paint on the paper and then will use the straws to blow the paint on the paper (hello, breathing exercise!). Cue students to choose colors that represent the emotions they notice in their bodies now and to notice their sensations as they watch the paint move on the paper. Students can even put these creations in $1 frames to keep as a reminder to pause and notice.

EXIT TICKET: Any students willing to share how the colors represent their emotions could share to their advisory class. Students will be asked to be respectful while actively listening to students sharing.

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Have students complete yoga activity then create a simile in their advisory journal. For example, "The yoga activity is like ____ because ____." Students may share their similes aloud.

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Yoga in the Classroom: Middle School Standing Balance

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Students will watch the video then complete the activity on a cut out provided. After today's lesson, what are you visualizing? Draw what you are picturing in the picture frame to the left. Make sure your image is clear.

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The Art of Goal Setting | Keiana Cave | TEDxUofM

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Students will watch the video then create a tweet. (Students will be given the photo below.) Teachers should title this 'Saying it in 140 Characters or less.' A character is any letter, number, space, punctuation mark, or symbol.

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Cultural Diversity: The Sum of Our Parts | Hilda Mwangi | TEDxUCSD

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Students will watch the video then complete a free write in their advisory journal - How will this tool help you in real life? Write about how the things you have learned that will help you.

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Bite-Sized Mindfulness: An Easy Way for Kids to be Happy and Healthy | KIRA WILLEY | TEDxLehighRiver

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Students will watch the video then complete a free write in their advisory journal - What road are you on? If you had to compare  today's lesson to a road your on, how would you describe it? Would your road be like a dirt road (you would need to go slow), a paved road (you would need to go medium speed), or a highway (you're ready to go full speed)? Draw and color in the road you are feeling then explain why you feel that way.

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How one act of kindness a day can change your life | Mark Kelly | TEDxTallaght

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Students will watch the video then complete a free write in their advisory journal - When was a time you felt someone or yourself managed their emotions in a healthy manner? What about an unhealthy manner?

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How to control emotion and influence behavior | Dawn Goldworm | TEDxEast

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Students will watch the video then complete a free write in their advisory journal - When is a time you have used problem-solving skills? What was the outcome?

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The surprising secret that solves your problems quickly | Collins Key | TEDxSantaBarbara

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Teachers can make this their own for students in their advisory. Use for above activity.

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Divide students into four groups, giving each a bag and a blank sheet of paper and head outside.

Give your groups 5 minutes to brainstorm a list of 5 items that are findable, nobody’s personal property, fit inside the provided bags, and accessible within the established boundaries. Once the lists are created, collect them and randomly pass back out to groups. They must find these things in a scavenger hunt.

Announce how much time students have to find all their items and return. The most important thing to stress is that the entire group has to stay together the entire time!

When all the teams are back, have them share any interesting stories about how they acquired their items. While groups might want to declare a winner, minimize that and focus on the teamwork required to find each of the items.

EXIT TICKET: Students will answer the following question in their advisory journal - What proved to be the most challenging part of having to move all together as a team?

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The learner will be a good friend to someone else.

The learner will learn how to address a card.

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EXIT TICKET: Give students the question, use a talking piece to pass around and have students answer aloud - Why are compliments sometimes left undelivered when they cost nothing to give?

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This one is perfect for the first day back after New Year’s Day!

Find a Word of the Year brainstorm list.

Have your students reflect for a few minutes on what last year (or the first part of the current school year) was like for them, including their challenges and successes, as well as what they want this new year to be for them.

Hand out or display a list of several possible words to get the brainstorm juices flowing for selecting their Word of the Year. Let them know they can also pick a different word that’s not on the list!

Tell your students not to rush their selection, but to chew on words until they pick the one that best matches their goals and focus. The only rule is that they have to pick just one!

Hand out paper and art supplies for students to create a sign of that word (in big font!) to display somewhere they will see it daily—in their locker, on their bathroom wall, or on the ceiling above their bed.

Remember, the word each student picks is special to them and doesn’t need any explanation, but if some want to share their poster and the reasoning behind their chosen word, encourage them!

EXIT TICKET: Give students the question, use a talking piece to pass around and have students answer aloud - What do you hope will be the outcome when you remind yourself daily of your word?

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Teachers will explain how meditation has helped through a situation. For example: anxiety from COVID-19. Students will participate in the activity then submit any lingering questions (anonymously if they please) on a note card to their advisory teacher. Teachers, counselors, and administrators will meet to collaborate on answers so that teachers can provide students with feedback in their advisory classes.

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Kristin Lothman:  Mindfulness & Meditation - COVID-19 - Meditation Example