Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
Have you ever looked at superheroes in a comic book and wondered what your power could be? Well, here’s a little secret: you don’t need to be Spider-Man or the Scarlet Witch to have amazing abilities.
Superpowers aren’t limited to just flying, invisibility and telekinesis. The following activities will help you discover your out-of-this-world abilities.
Discover your superpowers
Materials
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paper
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pen or pencil
Instructions
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First, copy the table below. Then write down the names of three people you know and admire.
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Go to the first person you listed and ask them: “What are five ordinary, everyday superpowers that you have?” For example, they could be: the power of organisation, staying calm, playing a sport or even being able to stand on one foot for a long time.
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Write what they say in the table below. Then, repeat the process with the other people you listed.
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When you’ve finished your interviews, it’s time for you to find your own superpower by reflecting on yourself.
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Think about these questions: What have you struggled with in the past? How have you improved a skill over time? What makes you happy and proud of yourself? How do you help other people in your community? If you find answering these questions difficult, you can ask someone who knows you well to help.
Letter to your future self
Now that you’ve researched, reflected and discovered your superpowers, it’s time to plan what to do with them. Write a letter to your future self about your strengths and what you hope to achieve. Open the letter at the end of the school year to see how far you’ve come. To keep your powers in force, it’s important to reflect on your growth every once in a while.
Include the following information in your letter:
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How have you improved as a person and as a learner?
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What skills have you developed that will help you in your goals?
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What do you aspire to do this year? How do you want to help others?
