Category: Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind, Verbal Spontaneous Problems

More Spontaneous Verbal Team Tasks

Jackie Yeager

As promised, today I uploaded a new downloadable document filled with fun and engaging Verbal Team Tasks. They’re a good mix, I think. Some require more creativity than others, but each of them will get your team’s collective brain cells swirling. So, whether you’re using them to prepare for the Spontaneous portion of next Spring’s… Continue reading More Spontaneous Verbal Team Tasks

Odyssey of the Mind, Spontaneous Problems, Team Building Activitiy, Verbal Spontaneous Problems

Spontaneous Verbal Practice Problems

Jackie Yeager

This week I added a new tab to the site: Spontaneous Tasks. It’s full of spontaneous practice problems, used by Odyssey of the Mind coaches to get their teams ready for competition. I’ll be adding more soon, but the ones highlighted so far are some of my favorites.  But what if you’re not an OotM… Continue reading Spontaneous Verbal Practice Problems

Odyssey of the Mind, Publishing, The Crimson Five series

Celebrate the Middle

Jackie Yeager

If you’re a big dreamer like I am, sometimes it’s hard to see small wins or milestones for what they are: a big deal. We sometimes get so hyper-focused on the end game—our ultimate, long-term goals, that we forget to see the in-between, smaller achievements as a huge deal too. I used to be like… Continue reading Celebrate the Middle

Odyssey of the Mind, Short Story Showcase

Wanted: Stories Written by Kids and Teens!

Jackie Yeager

One of the reasons I originally created this website, was to give young writers a place to showcase their work. There are so many talented kids all over the country with stories to tell! Finally, they have a chance to show the world. Short Story Showcase is now underway!The difficulty I’m finding in hosting something… Continue reading Wanted: Stories Written by Kids and Teens!