A free Kids4Equity activity
Mission Mix-Up Challenge
Changes in plans can be hard. Practice trying something unexpected with silly missions and Wild Cards you can play together.
Free to open and print.
How to use this activity
A mission with a silly twist
Before you start: The mission ideas are on page 2 and the Wild Cards are on page 3. Ask a grown-up to help cut out the cards, then put them in a small box, bowl or bag.
A Wild Card can change a simple mission into something unexpected. Print the challenge, read the directions together, and give everyone a chance to join in.
Who wants to play?
Try the missions with a sibling, a friend, or a small group. Read aloud for kids who need a hand, and let everyone take a turn. If a challenge doesn’t work for your group, choose another one.
The goal is to have fun together. You can pause, laugh, and try again.
Talk about it afterward
“Which mission made you laugh?”
“Did someone have an idea you wanted to try?”
“What helped you work together?”Did someone wait for their turn or help a friend? Tell them you noticed.
Meet the Emotelings from Kids4Equity
Keep exploring feelings with Aiden
After a round of silly missions, share Aiden Gets Angry. Talk about moments that feel frustrating and explore what Aiden tries when anger shows up.
Hardcover picture book · Ages 3–8
Explore Aiden’s storyReady to print?
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Sources
Read more about handling changes in plans in our SEL post and these references.