This two-hour STEAM program for 2nd graders uses an “escape room” format to strengthen their resilience by managing unfamiliar tasks and uncertainty without immediate teacher feedback through the classic story of the Stork and the Fox. Working in teams, students solve real-world problems like measuring weights for the fox’s lunch and using chopsticks to mimic how a stork eats. The activities develop fine motor skills and logical thinking through tasks like folding paper airplanes and decoding Roman numeral “invitations.” Students must practice flexibility and resilience as they collect secret codes without immediate help, relying on their teammates to move forward. Collaborative problem-solving develops social-emotional skills, requiring students to listen, resolve disagreements, and support peers who get stuck. The final digital “code entry” phase fosters critical thinking and self-reflection as teams evaluate their own cooperation and strategy for future challenges.
SPIRIT Skill Focus
- Curiosity, sense of wonder and openness
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Emotional awareness, regulation and communication
- Flexibility
- Resilience
Basic Information Sheet
| Age group | Student number | Duration | Number of stages | Subjects connection and relevance |
| 2nd grade | One class (max. 30 students) | 120 – 140 minutes | 3 stages | mathematics, environmental studies, literature, design and technology, visual arts |
Students work independently in groups to solve various tasks. Through engaging activities, they collect codes, which they enter into an online platform (Genially) to unlock and discover the story of The Stork and the Fox.
National Curriculum Link and Objectives
- Sorting and counting elements in sets; recognizing Roman numerals; comparing the weight of objects through measurement; grouping numbers based on place value
- Reading comprehension, developing the ability to identify key information, and alphabetizing words
- Developing fine motor skills; folding paper based on origami symbols
- Developing cooperation skills through group activities
- Identifying body parts of animals and their role in human nutrition
- Enhancing problem-solving skills, cooperation, and attention