Ropes- This is what it is all about

Here is a group of 5th grade boys that I worked with last year called S.T.E.P (Students that Exercise Power), it comes from a ROPES curriculum. Ropes is more than just about climbing 30 foot walls, and hopping out on a line 25 feet up or trying to grab that support bar in mid-air. Ropes has low and high initiatives, which really work on an individual in shaping them into to be responsible, respectful, and understanding of situations that come up. the low initiatives, which there are only some in this video that have to do with building those lines of communication. It teaches them to work through their differences, because the end goal is the same for everyone, and that is to succeed. The thing that really drives the students is like Mr Isleib says "there is a perceived risk by all participants, so that is what drives them into attempting this" The low initiatives really teach you a lot about your students and kids, and even small adult groups. They will surprise you just like you will surprise yourself.

The high initiatives are the even more "perceived risk" for some, because like myself I am not a huge fan of heights, but when it comes to this type of activity I know that it has to be done, and so learning to set up and take down in preparing and cleaning up these types of activities helps you reach personal goals. This will force you to look on the inside of yourself as well as your students, because this has to do with setting personal goals for oneself, and achieving those goals. Once you are up there on your own, it has to do with you and you alone, you have your support system and foundation down below to catch you if you fall, but you are the one in control at this point, the choices you make will help you in your daily growth. So please consider taking this training to become certified the kids love it, and you will love it to, as well as learn about yourself and your kids, and whomever you incorporate this with.