Bravery Resources

🌟 Bravery Activities

• Bravery Brainstorm – Discuss what bravery looks and sounds like at school.

• Brave Moments Share – Students share a time they tried something new or spoke up.

• Bravery Badges – Create paper badges for acts of courage (asking for help, trying again).

• Role-Play Scenarios – Practice brave choices (standing up for others, raising a hand, apologizing).

• Try-It Challenge – Encourage students to try something challenging and reflect.

📚 Bravery Read-Alouds

• The Dot — Peter H. Reynolds (trying something new)

• Jabari Jumps — Gaia Cornwall (facing fears)

• Courage — Bernard Waber (everyday bravery)

• The Most Magnificent Thing — Ashley Spires (perseverance)

• After the Fall — Dan Santat (resilience after fear)

🧠 Classroom Tips

• Teach that bravery doesn’t mean not being scared.

• Celebrate effort and risk-taking, not just success.

• Connect bravery to leadership, kindness, and respect.

• Revisit bravery lessons before tests, presentations, or transitions.