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Experiential Learning Activities
 designed by 8 to Great Certified Trainer Margie Dykema

 Perfect for health classes, gym classes and/or retreat days!

Reach for Your Dreams Reach for Your Dreams is a powerful opportunity to put the heart of the 8 to Great program into practice. Group member’s dreams will become the motivation for working together and lifting each other toward success.
The Dream Catcher – This Experiential Learning activity uses Indian folklore to help participants realize the power of a dream. Each group member will play an important role as they guide and support each other through a life size dream catcher. This is a challenging activity which provides excellent opportunities for building trust and respect.

Window of Opportunities – Windows of opportunity occur in our lives each day but they are easily missed by untrained eyes. This unique Experiential Learning activity challenges groups to apply 8 to Great High-Ways 1 and 2 as they learn to recognize windows of opportunities in their life.

 

Turn to Success – The simple design of this Experiential Learning activity creates a myriad of learning opportunities for all age groups. The two phase approach will help group members identify problems getting in the way of their success and how to overcome these problems.

 

The Bucket Challenge – This Experiential Learning activity allows groups to discover the importance of planning for success. Group members are asked to apply key concepts from 8 to Great High-Ways 2 – 5 as they learn to "think ahead" and support each other toward a common goal.

Raging River – This Experiential Learning activity asks group members to traverse a Raging River by utilizing their skills learned in 8 to Great High-Ways 1 - 4. This activity is designed to help groups put empowerment tools to work as they encounter the rough waters of life.

 

The Course of the Day – In the course of the day we all experience a variety of emotions. This Experiential Learning activity allows groups to see the important role emotions play as they face daily challenges. Group members are asked to put their "noodles" to work as they learn to respect the power of their emotions. 

Responsibility RocksResponsibility Rocks is designed as a culminating activity for 8 to Great High-Way 3. This challenging Experiential Learning activity allows groups to experience the freedom of releasing their "shoulds” and taking control of their life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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