Using Brilliant Star to Nurture Hope and Resilience

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What helps your family in times of hardship? As our human family confronts new challenges, it may seem as if stress and anxiety will take over. But we can help our kids develop the skills to face tough times with hope and resilience.

These activities from Brilliant Star help kids learn about the qualities, actions, and patterns of thought that can help them through rising uncertainty. Through fun activities and inspiring stories, kids explore the powerful impact of their thoughts, attitudes, and actions, and learn from uplifting examples of resilience.

 

Positive Attitude

Magic of Hope – Positive/negative qualities match
Hope and gratitude can help you face challenges.

Staying Afloat – Fill-in-the-blanks and Tips
Find tips for staying afloat through unexpected waves.

Stepping Stones – Maze
Turn life’s stumbling blocks into stepping stones on your journey.

Riley’s Rainforest: Hope Is Healthy – Article and Tips
Explore how hope can boost your mood and your health.

Riley’s Rainforest: Joy Is Contagious – Article and Tips
Germs aren’t the only thing that can spread. Learn how joy can be passed from person to person.

 

Bahá’u’lláh’s Example During Hardship

Bahá’u’lláh’s Life: Facing Troubles with Joy – Word Search
Bahá’u’lláh faced countless hardships with dignity and joy.

Bahá’u’lláh’s Life: The Hidden Words – Decoding
The Hidden Words brings guidance, peace, and understanding.

Bahá’u’lláh’s Life: ‘Akká, the Prison-City – Decoding
In the face of injustice and persecution, He persevered with patience.

Firm as a Mountain – Maze
Despite many challenges, Bahá’u’lláh never wavered in His determination to share His message of peace.
 

Bahá’u’lláh’s Life: In the Wilderness – Calligraphy Practice
Bahá’u’lláh turned to prayer and meditation in the face of immense challenges.

 

Perseverance and Grit

Riley’s Rainforest: Grow a Healthy Mindset – Article and Tips
Explore how a growth mindset can help you persevere through hardship.

Do You Have a Growth Mindset? – Quiz
Test yourself to see how your mindset can help you grow.
 

Hop Through Hardship – Animal Find
Explore what rabbits can teach us about coping with a crisis.

Treble Chef: Perseverance – Music
Sing along with Red Grammer about the power of trying again.

Overcoming Hurdles – Letter Find and Quote Fill-in
Difficulties in life are more manageable when we have someone rooting for us.

 

Expressing Emotions

Express Your Emotions – Journaling Activity
Try this journaling exercise to express your emotions in a healthy way.

Maya’s Mysteries: Finding Your Calm When Things Go Wrong – Tips
Discover tips for staying calm when things don’t go your way.

Can You See How Others Feel? – Quiz
Empathy brings happiness and helps people work together. Quiz yourself to see how your empathy shines.

Zeke & Rhombus: Universal Emotions – Decoding Tips
Check out a space explorer’s ideas for dealing with tough times.

 

Prayer and Meditation

Prayerful Paths – Memorization and Vocabulary
When things get tough, prayer can help us find the right path.

Well-Wishers of Humanity – Memorization and Vocabulary
Learn how prayer and service can uplift our human family.

Positive Thoughts for Peace – Memorization and Vocabulary
Explore how thoughts of peace can have a positive impact.

Meditation Magic – Meditation Methods
Practice different methods of meditation to stay healthy and happy.

Meditation Station – Meditation Methods
Manage stress and anxiety with these meditative practices.

 

Role Models of Resilience

Shoghi Effendi – Story
At just 24 years old, he became Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, and led the global community through many hardships.

Bahíyyih Khánum – Story
She selflessly supported and accompanied Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi through trials and difficulties.

Reading Anne Frank in Isfahan – Story
A Bahá’í facing intense persecution turns to a heroine from history.

Shining Lamp: Dr. Susan Moody – Story
Dr. Moody traveled alone to a foreign country to help women who needed her most.

Shining Lamp: Enoch Olinga – Story
Despite many challenges, he was like a ray of sun, bringing light to others.

Shining Lamp: Keith Ransom-Kehler – Story
Her deep sense of gratitude helped her face tragedy and hardship.

 

What resources and activities have given your family a boost during challenging times? Share your experiences at brilliant@usbnc.org or on our Contact page.

 

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Updated on 5.13.20