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![Young woman sitting on the ground and watching the stars. Stars are digital illustration.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Awe_Inspiring_Affirmations-495x270.jpg)
Awe-Inspiring Affirmations
Cultivate joy, optimism, and hope through student-written affirmations.
![Asian and African American girls paint together during an art lesson. They are wearing aprons.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Using_Art_to_Build_Bridges-495x270.jpg)
Using Art to Build Bridges
Students engage in art to reflect on and practice perspective-giving and taking skills.
![Craft envelope filled with autumn maple leaves](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Courage_Blooms_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Courage Blooms
Recognize and name emotions that can lead to acts of courage.
![Neighborhood homes surrounded by flood water](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Inspiring_Climate_Awareness_through_Gratitude_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Inspiring Climate Awareness Through Gratitude
Students consider the impact of climate change on something they love in nature.
![Teenage girl wearing a helmet zipping on a line in forest.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Courage_Challenge_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Courage Challenge
Students explore and enact the character strengths that undergird courage: honesty, zest, perseverance, and bravery.
![A tabby cat sitting on wooden floor and looking at the running (or jumping) tiger sketched (chalk drawing) on the wall.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Courage_Creatures_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Courage Creatures
Students use their creativity to explore what courage can look like and feel like.
![Low angle of a group of diverse teenage girls standing together in a circle with their fists together in an act of courage](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Identifying_Acts_of_Courage_1340x720-1-495x270.jpg)
Identifying Acts of Courage
Students reflect on various definitions and acts of courage—and consider why they think courage is important.
![Teen holding a sign that says we need a change](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Courageous_Compassionate_1340x720-1-495x270.jpg)
Courageous and Compassionate Citizens
Students foster courage to collectively problem solve.
![Girl wearing black hoodie bullying girl at schoolyard](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bystander_Dilemma_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
The Bystander’s Dilemma: What Does Courage Look Like?
Students reflect on an ethical dilemma and consider how to prioritize their values—and respond courageously.
![large number of birds flocking together at dusk](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Finding_Awe_through_Collective_Acts_of_Kindness_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Finding Awe in Collective Acts of Kindness
Inspire students to kindness through the “collective effervescence” of animals
![Student in bright orange shirt dances to the playlist she created in class.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Creating_Music_Playlists_in_the_Classroom_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Creating Musical Playlists for the Classroom
Experience music together to inspire awe, cultivate an awareness of emotions, and craft connection in the classroom.
![Non-binary student writing poetry in class](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Just_Because_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Just Because (Broaden Your Sense of What’s Comfortable and Familiar)
Foster pride and respect in and between students by dismantling assumptions.
![Happy senior teacher singing with large group of elementary students whole are playing musical instruments on a lass.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/In_Harmony_with_Sound_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
In Harmony with Sound
Play sound in a circle to synchronize and create a harmonious vibe among students
![People doing the wave on the sport or music event.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The_Beauty_of_Collective_Effervesence_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
The Beauty of Collective Effervescence
Increase cooperation and teamwork by “moving in unison.”
![Cropped shot of a young woman wearing headphones against a blue background](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Letting_Music_Shape_You_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Letting Music Shape You
Students connect with each other through awe-eliciting music experiences.
![A smiling black boy showing dancing with classmates](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/We_Do_Better_Dancing_Together_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
We Are Better (Dancing) Together
Experience awe and social connection through simple movements or dance
![white person's hand touching an ammonite print on a stone](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mindfully_Finding_Awe_In_Nature_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Mindfully Finding Awe In Nature
Students experience awe and create meaning when mindfully focusing their attention on nature.
![La Sagrada Familia, the unrealistic cathedral designed by Gaudi](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Finding_Awe_in_Visual_Design-495x270.jpg)
Finding Awe in Visual Design
Spark creativity and curiosity in students through inspiring works of art.