Mind.
Activities in this category will focus on stimulating and challenging your mind to think differently, creatively or independently.
If you create somehting that you feel comfortable sharing, please send to Ms Woolcock! We would love to see your work.
If you create somehting that you feel comfortable sharing, please send to Ms Woolcock! We would love to see your work.
EXTREME ORIGAMI
If you’re new to Origami, keep it simple but if you’ve tried Origami before, why not go a step further to create a beautiful origami picture.
Simply find some paper or card and arrange your creations on the page.
If you’re new to Origami, keep it simple but if you’ve tried Origami before, why not go a step further to create a beautiful origami picture.
Simply find some paper or card and arrange your creations on the page.
LETS MAKE A POMPOM
There is nothing better than a pompom to bring a bit of cheer to your day!
If you have some wool at home, try your hand at these designs!
There is nothing better than a pompom to bring a bit of cheer to your day!
If you have some wool at home, try your hand at these designs!
KNITTING NANCY
Another classic wool activity, that combines craft with mindfulness!
Another classic wool activity, that combines craft with mindfulness!
STRING GAMES
A string figure is a design formed by manipulating string on, around, and using one's fingers or sometimes between the fingers of multiple people. String figures may also involve the use of the mouth, wrist, and feet. They may consist of singular images or be created and altered as a game, known as a string game, or as part of a story involving various figures made in sequence (string story).
All you need to do this is a piece of string! Click on the instructional videos to give it a go!
A string figure is a design formed by manipulating string on, around, and using one's fingers or sometimes between the fingers of multiple people. String figures may also involve the use of the mouth, wrist, and feet. They may consist of singular images or be created and altered as a game, known as a string game, or as part of a story involving various figures made in sequence (string story).
All you need to do this is a piece of string! Click on the instructional videos to give it a go!
9 LETTER WORD CHALLENGE
Based on the concept of the "Word Wheel" or "Target Puzzle" in The Age, Herald Sun and many other newspapers. The aim of the game is to find as many words as you can from those provided - the trick though, is that each word must include the centre/middle letter. There will also be one nine letter word that uses all the letters on the game board!
Good luck!!
Based on the concept of the "Word Wheel" or "Target Puzzle" in The Age, Herald Sun and many other newspapers. The aim of the game is to find as many words as you can from those provided - the trick though, is that each word must include the centre/middle letter. There will also be one nine letter word that uses all the letters on the game board!
Good luck!!
REBUS PUZZLES
The term rebus comes from the Latin phrase non verbis, sed rebus, which means “not by words, but by things.” Rebus puzzles use pictures, symbols and letters to represent a word, phrase or idiom. There are two types of rebus puzzles that work as engaging brainteasers: puzzles that use pictures and symbols, and puzzles that use word positioning to form idioms.
Why not try a few! Click the link below. Once you've done these, you'll find a huge range of additional ones accessible by link on the webpage.
The term rebus comes from the Latin phrase non verbis, sed rebus, which means “not by words, but by things.” Rebus puzzles use pictures, symbols and letters to represent a word, phrase or idiom. There are two types of rebus puzzles that work as engaging brainteasers: puzzles that use pictures and symbols, and puzzles that use word positioning to form idioms.
Why not try a few! Click the link below. Once you've done these, you'll find a huge range of additional ones accessible by link on the webpage.
MAZE AND LABYRINTHS
A maze is a path that has dead ends, twists and turns and is designed to help you focus, reduce distractions and clear your mind.
Two-dimensional mazes offer the ability to see the entire course at one time, though the hardest ones will take time to solve. While labyrinths are often seen as thoughtful, peaceful spaces for quiet reflection, mazes tend to attract those more interested in solving puzzles and facing challenges.
A labyrinth has winding, curved passages, forming a “unicursal,” or one-way path from the outside toward the centre. Working your way through a labyrinth, you will change direction often, but theoretically should not feel lost or confused as you wind through the space. Often the labyrinth is purposefully engineered so that it takes a long time to get to the middle, encouraging slow, meditative contemplation while navigating many twists and turns.
Why not try your hand at a maze and a labyrinth and see which one you prefer?
A maze is a path that has dead ends, twists and turns and is designed to help you focus, reduce distractions and clear your mind.
Two-dimensional mazes offer the ability to see the entire course at one time, though the hardest ones will take time to solve. While labyrinths are often seen as thoughtful, peaceful spaces for quiet reflection, mazes tend to attract those more interested in solving puzzles and facing challenges.
A labyrinth has winding, curved passages, forming a “unicursal,” or one-way path from the outside toward the centre. Working your way through a labyrinth, you will change direction often, but theoretically should not feel lost or confused as you wind through the space. Often the labyrinth is purposefully engineered so that it takes a long time to get to the middle, encouraging slow, meditative contemplation while navigating many twists and turns.
Why not try your hand at a maze and a labyrinth and see which one you prefer?
COLOUR BY NUMBER
Colouring can be a calming activity that can be used to help lower stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
Here is a link to a colour by number page. You can choose to colour online or print the page and colour by hand if you have access to a printer.
Colouring can be a calming activity that can be used to help lower stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
Here is a link to a colour by number page. You can choose to colour online or print the page and colour by hand if you have access to a printer.
PAINT THE WORLD
Have you ever wondered to draw the Eiffel Tower, Snoopy or a steam train?
Try this drawing tutorial where you can choose from cartoon characters, landmarks and architecture, animals or many more.
Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and follow the link below to get started!
Have you ever wondered to draw the Eiffel Tower, Snoopy or a steam train?
Try this drawing tutorial where you can choose from cartoon characters, landmarks and architecture, animals or many more.
Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and follow the link below to get started!
CREAT YOUR OWN MANDALA
A Mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form and usually include recognisable images and hold meaning for the person who is creating it.
As part of this challenge, we are asking students to take a look at the clip below, and then create their own Mandela, using images & symbols that represent who you are and what is important to you.
A Mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form and usually include recognisable images and hold meaning for the person who is creating it.
As part of this challenge, we are asking students to take a look at the clip below, and then create their own Mandela, using images & symbols that represent who you are and what is important to you.
EMOJI DECODING, TRIVIA & CHALLENGES
How well do you know your emojis? Try these different quizzes to test your trivia and emoji knowledge.
Follow the links below to get started!
Good luck!
How well do you know your emojis? Try these different quizzes to test your trivia and emoji knowledge.
Follow the links below to get started!
Good luck!
ZENTANGLE
Zengangle is a mindful and creative drawing method that uses patterns to draw beautiful images. Zentagle can help you to
Click the link get started!
Zengangle is a mindful and creative drawing method that uses patterns to draw beautiful images. Zentagle can help you to
- Relax
- Focus
- Expand your imagination
- Trust your creativity
- Increase your awareness
- Respond confidently to the unexpected
- Discover the fun and healing in creative expression
- Enter a vibrant and supportive world-wide community
- Feel gratitude and appreciation for this beautiful world and all that you can do
- And perhaps most importantly . . . Have fun!
Click the link get started!
MAGIC TRICKS
Have you ever wanted to be a magician? Well now is your chance! Follow the links to learn some great coin, card and pen tricks to wow your friends and family!
Have you ever wanted to be a magician? Well now is your chance! Follow the links to learn some great coin, card and pen tricks to wow your friends and family!
PUZZLE PROJECT 2
Back by popular demand, here are a range of additional puzzles, word games, riddles and other activities designed to challenge your mind!!
These can be completed online or off screen if you have access to a printer.
Follow the links to get started!!
Back by popular demand, here are a range of additional puzzles, word games, riddles and other activities designed to challenge your mind!!
These can be completed online or off screen if you have access to a printer.
Follow the links to get started!!
ReCREATOR
This challenge has received world-wide popularity. It was inspired by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and a brilliant Instagram account called Between Art and Quarantine, but adapted with the invitation to use digitized and downloadable artworks from Getty’s online collection.
The challenge is to recreate an existing piece of art using household items. The art can be from any era and any artist, and there are no limits to how creative you can be!!
You could even create your favourite movie or Netflix show or scene! Up to you!
Follow the links to see some examples!
This challenge has received world-wide popularity. It was inspired by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and a brilliant Instagram account called Between Art and Quarantine, but adapted with the invitation to use digitized and downloadable artworks from Getty’s online collection.
The challenge is to recreate an existing piece of art using household items. The art can be from any era and any artist, and there are no limits to how creative you can be!!
You could even create your favourite movie or Netflix show or scene! Up to you!
Follow the links to see some examples!
TED TALKS FOR YOU
There are thousands of inspiring and motivational Ted Talks available - here we have just listed a few!
Cameron Russell: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model
This talk is a great reminder that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Amelia Browne, a student in San Francisco, writes about why it inspired her: “Her story allowed me to further my understanding of the privilege and opportunity I’ve been given by today’s society. I was able to better comprehend how I use those qualities to create change for the generations to come so that there is not inherent privilege, and instead compassion and acceptance.”
Drew Dudley: Everyday leadership
TED-Ed Club Members love this funny talk. San Francisco student Isabella Scal believes in the message Drew Dudley is trying to spread, and says: “Small acts of kindness can change someone’s life, and each person in their own way positively affects the people around them. This talk has made me appreciate my peers and elders so much more because I know that they help(ed) to shape me into the person I was, I am, and I will be. I was so inspired by his talk that I told my friends and family how much I value their presence in my life, and I will continue to cherish their love and support unconditionally.”
Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: the power of passion and perserverance
Several students recommend this talk. Koshi Joshi from Georgia says that this talk had a powerful impact on her, by teaching that “learning comes with effort and hard work, and that working hard is the key to success.” Meanwhile, Juwon Pade from Connecticut agrees with ”the idea that hard work and determination make a huge impact.”
Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids
This talk is a favourite for teachers and students alike, as Adora Svitak reminds us why it’s so important to listen to youth voices.
Taken from 9 Ted-Talks recommended by students, for students
Annie Brodsky March 16th 2017
https://blog.ed.ted.com/2017/03/16/9-ted-talks-recommended-by-students-for-students/
There are thousands of inspiring and motivational Ted Talks available - here we have just listed a few!
Cameron Russell: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model
This talk is a great reminder that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Amelia Browne, a student in San Francisco, writes about why it inspired her: “Her story allowed me to further my understanding of the privilege and opportunity I’ve been given by today’s society. I was able to better comprehend how I use those qualities to create change for the generations to come so that there is not inherent privilege, and instead compassion and acceptance.”
Drew Dudley: Everyday leadership
TED-Ed Club Members love this funny talk. San Francisco student Isabella Scal believes in the message Drew Dudley is trying to spread, and says: “Small acts of kindness can change someone’s life, and each person in their own way positively affects the people around them. This talk has made me appreciate my peers and elders so much more because I know that they help(ed) to shape me into the person I was, I am, and I will be. I was so inspired by his talk that I told my friends and family how much I value their presence in my life, and I will continue to cherish their love and support unconditionally.”
Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: the power of passion and perserverance
Several students recommend this talk. Koshi Joshi from Georgia says that this talk had a powerful impact on her, by teaching that “learning comes with effort and hard work, and that working hard is the key to success.” Meanwhile, Juwon Pade from Connecticut agrees with ”the idea that hard work and determination make a huge impact.”
Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids
This talk is a favourite for teachers and students alike, as Adora Svitak reminds us why it’s so important to listen to youth voices.
Taken from 9 Ted-Talks recommended by students, for students
Annie Brodsky March 16th 2017
https://blog.ed.ted.com/2017/03/16/9-ted-talks-recommended-by-students-for-students/
PUZZLE PROJECT
Here you will find access to a range of activities that will challenge your mind to solve a range of brain teasers including jigsaw puzzles, riddles, sudoku, rebus puzzles and more!
These can be completed online or off screen if you have access to a printer.
Follow the links to get started!!
Here you will find access to a range of activities that will challenge your mind to solve a range of brain teasers including jigsaw puzzles, riddles, sudoku, rebus puzzles and more!
These can be completed online or off screen if you have access to a printer.
Follow the links to get started!!
CARTOON CREATOR
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw cartoons, manga, animals or other cool characters? Follow the link to watch the legendary cartoonist, Christopher Hart, as he takes you through a series of video tutorials. Once you've finished one, click on the next video to learn more!
You will need a pencil, paper and some imagination!!
Follow the link to get started!!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw cartoons, manga, animals or other cool characters? Follow the link to watch the legendary cartoonist, Christopher Hart, as he takes you through a series of video tutorials. Once you've finished one, click on the next video to learn more!
You will need a pencil, paper and some imagination!!
Follow the link to get started!!
JUGGLE CHALLENGE
Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Follow the link to watch a series of video tutorials on juggling. Once you've mastered juggling 3 balls, why not try your hand at 4 or 5!!
You don't need juggling balls for this activity - rolled up pairs of socks will work perfectly!
Follow the link to get started!!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Follow the link to watch a series of video tutorials on juggling. Once you've mastered juggling 3 balls, why not try your hand at 4 or 5!!
You don't need juggling balls for this activity - rolled up pairs of socks will work perfectly!
Follow the link to get started!!
DOMESTIC DRUMMING
Click here to watch Mr Duniam's 'Domestic Drumming Tutorial'! Here you will learn how to use household items to make music!
You don't need any special equipment, or previous experience! Just be willing to have fun and take some creative risks!
Remember to ask your parents before you go drumming on their favourite pots and pans! ALWAYS consider safety first.
Follow the link to get started!!
MINDFUL MAKING
Here you will find access to a range of activities that will challenge you to make or create something including mindful photography, making hand warmers and origami.
You will need some specialist equipment for some of these, but most you can find around your house!
Follow the link to get started!!