For mine, I didn't find that there really was a specific learning object that would add to or make my genius hour any better. If anything, I found that it really is up to the person and/or teacher conducting their happiness project.
I decided to create a type of word cloud, but I didn't want it just just be a jumble of words all plopped together with a bunch of words of stuff that make me happy. So I researched some different word cloud generators and found one called Tagul! It was so awesome because you could pick from the selection of images and add all your words to be placed in the shape, so it makes it a lot more fun than just a blob of words!
This is the Tagul I created for my Happiness Project Genius Hour!
I thought this was so cute! Because the image of the sun coming out behind the clouds represents everyone creating their own happiness and having it come out from behind tough times! Using Tagul as my learning object I think it amazing, because students can use this too! Teachers can have students pick an image they like the best, and then the class can go around and add in adjectives and other nice things about the individual to encourage an inclusive, positive, and happy classroom!
Aside from this learning project, I came across this post on a group I follow on Facebook that I loved. I think its so important that as a teacher I teacher my students to switch their lens to switch the direction their life is going. If you always have a negative outlook on life then your life won't change and become more positive and happy! Maybe using social media as a learning object could be helpful too! Having students follow accounts like Project Happiness on Facebook, or Good Quotes on Instagram, can give them that positive and happy motivation that may need on a daily basis!
I will continue researching some good learning objects to see how they will work alongside my Happiness Project!
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