Rose & Thorn and Bud (RTB)

ACTIVITY TYPE

DESCRIPTION

Ask the group to reflect and be mindful of a Rose, Thorn, and Bud they have experienced. Help them describe new ideas and things they are looking forward to learning or experiencing. Also, give them the opportunity to reflect on those things they found challenging in order to be able to offer better support. 

HOW TO USE IT ONLINE  

Use the Jamboard, Whiteboard or similar tool

Use – tools like https://www.mentimeter.com/

RESOURCES NEEDED

SUITABLE FOR  

HOW TO DO IT  

  1. Define the terms for the activity

Rose = A highlight, success, small win, or something positive that happened.

Thorn = A challenge you experienced or something you can use more support with.

Bud = New ideas that have blossomed or something you are looking forward to knowing more about or experiencing.

  1. Brainstorm

Give the group 30 seconds to a few minutes to sit silently and reflect on their rose, bud, and thorn. Then give them 5-10 minutes to jot down ideas on a piece of paper or print out the graphic organizer provided here.

  1. Debrief

Share your own rose, bud, and thorn, and then go around the room asking participants to share their rose, bud, or thorn or reflect on the activity itself.

  1. Reflection

Check in after completing the activity and ask participants to notice their energy level and thoughts before and after the activity.

ADVANTAGES

VARIATIONS 

A possible extension for this activity is to brainstorm strategies for turning thorns into roses or to describe ways thorns might support learning and growing.

MORE INFORMATION

https://www.mindfulschools.org/inspiration/mindful-reflection/

https://designsprintkit.withgoogle.com/methodology/phase1-understand/rose-thorn-bud

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