Level Up Live – The Resilience Building Game

Description

Teach Life Skills with a Resilience Game for Kids

Looking for a fun, interactive way to help children build coping skills? Our resilience game for kids turns everyday challenges into exciting gameplay, helping children practise essential skills while having fun.

Designed for ages 5–16 (KS1–KS4), the game uses scenario and chance cards to guide players through real-life situations. Each card encourages children to respond thoughtfully, practising skills such as:

• Emotional regulation
• Positive self-talk and affirmations
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Cognitive reframing

How the Game Works

Players move across the board, drawing scenario cards that prompt them to apply resilience skills. Chance cards add unpredictability, helping children learn adaptability, a key part of coping. Players navigate their responses to the scenario cards, reinforcing positive behaviours. The first player to finish and demonstrate resilience skills wins, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Included with the game are examples of those skills and clear guidance for adults leading the game. If you would like to read more on resilience, visit our blog.

Why This Resilience Game for Kids Works

Unlike traditional discussion-based activities, this game makes resilience active, practical, and repeatable. Children practise skills they can immediately apply in school, at home, or in social situations. It’s perfect for classrooms, family game nights, small-group interventions or therapy sessions.

The scenarios offered in this game are relatable and low-stakes, ensuring it is enjoyable for all anybody playing whilst also giving the opportunity to practice those essential skills.

Key Features

• Explicit prompts for emotional regulation, problem solving, and positive thinking
• Scenario and chance cards for real-life skill practice
• Suitable for KS1–KS4 (adaptable notes are included)
• Encourages repeatable skill-building in a safe, low-stakes environment

Included in this downloadable game:

• 1 game board
• 32 scenario cards
• 16 chance cards
• Guide for adults / teachers

With this resilience building game, children don’t just play, they practise real-life skills that help them grow, cope, and thrive every day.