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What Others Say
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“Great resource! I read the story to my students to introduce our Calming Corner and we followed up with this game.”
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“I used this for large group SEL and it was a big hit!”
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No Prep Quiz Show Style Lesson on Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
Bring Shelly Becker’s beloved book Even Superheroes Have Bad Days to life with this fun, interactive quiz-show style companion lesson! The Even Superheroes Have Bad Days Game Show teaches kids coping skills, self-regulation strategies, and the power of growth mindset. Students explore how even superheroes face tough moments—and how they can make positive choices when challenges come their way.
Please note: Shelly Becker’s book is not included in this resource.
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What’s Included
✔ Google Slides™ file
✔ PowerPoint™ file
✔ Printable task cards with all challenge prompts (perfect for small groups or screen-free play)
✔ Full counseling lesson plan
✔ 6+ additional low-prep activity formats for added flexibility
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Ways to Use This Lesson
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As a SEL classroom lesson on coping skills and self-regulation
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In small group counseling to build resilience and positive coping
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For bibliotherapy alongside Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
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To supplement growth mindset and coping curriculum
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As a community-building activity in classrooms
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Game Show Categories
The Even Superheroes Have Bad Days Game Show keeps students engaged with interactive challenges designed for different learning styles. Categories include:
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ACT IT OUT – Teams role play superhero-inspired coping challenges.
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TRUE or FALSE – Students decide if statements about coping skills are fact or myth.
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SKETCH IT – Teams draw their answers to show understanding creatively.
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IMAGINE IF – Students respond to “what if” scenarios using problem-solving skills.
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RISK – A surprise challenge that keeps students on their toes and engaged.
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Why Teachers & Counselors Love It
⭐ Engaging & interactive – Kids love the superhero theme and active learning format
⭐ Supports coping & resilience – Reinforces self-regulation strategies
⭐ Customizable – Easily edit prompts to fit your students’ needs
⭐ Low prep – Quick to set up, with digital and printable options
⭐ Flexible – Works for whole-class lessons, small groups, or one-on-one sessions
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💡 Time needed: The full Game Show takes 40–60 minutes, but shorter alternative activities are included for when you need less time or a low-tech option.
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👉 This resource is a fun, flexible, and stress-free way to teach coping skills—perfect for pairing with Even Superheroes Have Bad Days in SEL or counseling lessons.
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