Fun

What it looks like when this need is NOT being met:

• Laughter or smiles are infrequent
• Mood may be subdued or melancholy
• Peers do not engage much or well with one another
• Difficulty handling uncertainty, fear of “messing up” or doing something unfamiliar
• Trouble solving problems or solutions lack creativity

Ways to help meet this need:

• Low-stakes games that allow students to play and learn together
• Learning opportunities that are not tied to grades but instead work to build community and creative problem-solving
• Hands-on activities that allow for multiple outcomes.
• Intentional experiences with humor (i.e. entertaining stories, videos, opportunities for sharing jokes)
• Experiences outside the classroom such as campus walks, field trips, speaker visits, community projects etc. that provide a unique context for learning

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