The Activities and Mentor Moments

Each activity targets a specific competency and the various performance indicators from each competency. The activities are designed for small groups, classrooms, and training workshops. They are either complete lessons or fun, quick, engaging activities to start a lesson.

Within the activity sheets, the activities are numbered, strictly for identification purposes. The activities do not need to be presented in order. Facilitators may pick and choose which and in what order to present the activities so to best align to learner needs or the competency being addressed. Occasionally, there is a pre-requisite for one of the activities, but this is clearly indicated. It is not necessary to present all the activities. However, it is highly recommended since doing so covers the entire scope of a competency and will promote greater success. 

After each activity there is a set of reflection questions. These are a very important part of each activity. The reflection questions tie together the activity with the competency, the workplace, and to the learners’ real world. Utilizing the reflection piece is key to having learners grasp and internalize the concepts. The mentor moments will not have reflection questions associated with them as they are geared towards generating conversations within the classroom. They are also considered sparks to lead into the activities outlined on the activity sheet.

Several of the activities and mentor moments require access to the Internet. Some require basic classroom supplies, such as writing and drawing paper, pencils, markers, scissors, index cards, sticky notes, and poster size paper. In addition, some simple construction materials, such as cardboard, foil, paper cups and plates, plastic utensils, masking tape, newspaper, and yarn are also needed. Required materials are listed within each of the Activities descriptions and Mentor Moment descriptions. All corresponding materials of game cards, activity sheets, or other supplemental items are included. See a complete list for each competency under Corresponding Materials. Most of the activity sheets are open-ended in design. If specific answers are required for an activity, answer keys have been included.

Performance Indicators: Reaching for success using the Materials

Each competency is tied to a series of performance indicators. These indicators are the true skills we are trying to impart on our learners as they become members of the workforce. The goal of these indicators for teachers, is a means to encourage and evaluate learner performance. While we won't suggest a true assessment, these are the suggestions we offer for teachers to recognize learner success. When you are giving a learner a badge, did they successfully meet the criteria needed to pass each Performance Indicator and achieve success in the overall Competency?

For learners, it's a personal measure of success. These indicators are part of their self-checks and ideal ways for learners to evaluate their own skills.