Activity

Rose, Thorn, Bud

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Developing engaging opening and closing class routines is essential in post-COVID, face-to-face classrooms. The 7th routine of 15 in the Building Community series invites participants to begin class by reflecting on a success (rose), a challenge (thorn), or an opportunity (bud) they have recently faced.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Once participants are familiar with the many routines, ask a class member to select and lead a routine
Classroom Considerations
  • While the routines are designed to take between 5 and 10 minutes, when first introducing the procedure, set aside additional time to ensure participants understand what is expected of them
  • Access the link provided to the program overview in the Included Materials section
  • Requires copies of the Rose, Thorn, Bud worksheet
Pros
  • Includes directions for both in-class and remote learning situations
Cons
  • None