This is a competition-based and tactical learning activity. To perform it, the students work in teams to catch fish (with fishing rods equipped with magnetic “hooks”) containing various pieces of information. Each fish is associated with a piece of information or a task, which the participants try to work on in a way determined by the teacher in advance. After successfully completing the task, the activity can continue with new fish and tasks. The winner is the team that can complete the most tasks in the given time.

This learning activity focuses on developing the following four areas of resilience: future-oriented mindset and optimism; flexibility and problem solving; perseverance and self-control; emotional awareness, regulation, and communication; and supportive social relationships. During the challenge, children may experience failures, things may not work as they had planned, but even then, they must control their emotions and do everything they can to help their team win.

Primary Skill Focus:

• Resilience

Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus:

• Flexibility
• Problem solving
• Emotional awareness, regulation, and communication