Sparking the experience of hope creates a hopeful feeling in the present moment. It makes use of the contextual dimension of hope, acknowledging that people who are unable to find hope in one context may be able to connect with it in another. It also helps identify what hope feels like or looks like to each individual. This process draws on teachers’ and students’ previous experiences of hope and their ability to imagine hope in the future.
How can I create that hopeful feeling?
| Activity | Grade/Division of Lesson Plans |
| Sensory/Object Cues Orienting to Hope | – |
| Thematic Cues | – |
| Symbols of Hope | All, All |
| Hope Kits | Div 1, All |
| Hope Collage | Div 1, All |
| Hope Walk | All |
| Hope Photos | – |
| My Hopeful Bento Box | – |
| Strength Cards | All |
| Hopeful Soundtrack | Div 2/3/4 |
| Letter of Gratitude | – |
For more information about the lessons and activities, feel free to contact us at sharpsmh@ualberta.ca.