The Invisible Boy: Game Show & Book Study

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What Others Say

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“Such an awesome resource!!! My students love playing games and working as a team during guidance. This resource gives them the opportunity to get up out of their seats and really understand what empathy means. 10 out of 10!”
Rebecca K.
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“I loved the variety of prompts, led to some really great discussions with students. Very helpful way to apply lessons from The Invisible Boy with older elementary students.”
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“My very competitive students love these games. They have learned to work together, cheer on their peers, and be good sports. We use them for SEL, please keep them coming.”
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The Invisible Boy Game Show | Inclusion and Empathy SEL Book Companion Lesson

The Invisible Boy Game Show is an interactive, quiz-show style classroom lesson designed to accompany Trudy Ludwig’s beloved book Invisible Boy. This engaging activity helps students explore the importance of empathy, kindness, friendship, and including others in a fun and memorable way.

By combining teamwork, reflection, and social emotional learning, this activity ensures your students don’t just hear the message of inclusion—they practice it.

Please note: Trudy Ludwig’s book, Invisible Boy, is not included in this resource.

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Why Students Love This Lesson

Looking for an engaging way to teach Invisible Boy? This quiz show style companion lesson keeps students excited to participate while strengthening critical thinking and social skills. By the end, students will have had fun while learning how to be empathetic, supportive classmates and friends.

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Game Show Categories

• ACT IT OUT – Teams act out or role play the challenge prompt

• TRUE or FALSE – Students decide whether the statement is true or false

• SKETCH IT – Teams quickly draw their answers

• IMAGINE IF – Students answer creative “what if” questions to practice empathy and perspective-taking

• RISK – A surprise challenge that adds fun and unpredictability

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What Makes This Lesson Unique

• Hands-on & experiential – Students learn through acting, drawing, and role play

• Encourages empathy & reflection – Perfect for discussing kindness and inclusion

• Customizable – All questions and challenges can be edited to meet your classroom needs

• Low-prep – Quick setup for busy teachers and counselors

• Includes a full school counseling lesson plan

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Ways to Use This SEL Activity

• Social emotional learning classroom lessons

• Small group counseling activities

• Distance learning or teletherapy via screen share

• Bibliotherapy sessions paired with Invisible Boy

• School counseling guidance lessons

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Flexible Lesson Formats

The full game show takes 40–60 minutes to play, but additional formats are included for days when:

• You have less time for a full lesson

• Technology isn’t available or breaks down

• Students need quieter, reflective activities

More than 6 alternative activity formats are provided, including screen-free printable task cards with all prompts.

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What You Need to Play

• In-person: Use the Invisible Boy Game Show with a Promethean White Board or projector (Google Slides™ and PowerPoint™ formats included)

• Distance learning: Students need internet access; simply share your screen to play

• Screen-free option: Printable task cards are included for flexible, no-tech lessons

 

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