Today, it is crucial to provide children not only with a wealth of knowledge but also to ensure their personal and cognitive development, equipping them with essential skills such as resilience—a necessary ability in the modern world.

The use of teaching materials, including visual aids, audio, video materials, and other tools in lessons, often falls short in achieving these educational goals. To address this challenge, I employ various approaches and methods in my teaching. One of them is the system-activity approach since it is this that contributes to the achievement of all goals at once when learning English. The system-activity approach allows taking into account the age-specific characteristics of primary school children. At this developmental stage, children are highly curious and explorative; so in my lessons I incorporate various game situations, songs, dialogues and a variety of interactive activities. Additionally, participation in competitions and extracurricular activities offers opportunities for students to apply their acquired knowledge, which allows them to be successful and even weak students to shine.

One of the most favorite games among children in my class is "Whispers."

Instructions:

• Organize children into 3-5 groups of at least six members. Show a flashcard with an image, word, or sentence, or say it to the first child in each group.
• This child whispers the word to the next child, continuing until it reaches the final child.
• The final child announces the word aloud.
• Optionally, the class can repeat the word/sentence in unison, translate it, or act it out.

You can modify this game in different ways, using specific word or grammar structures. I love this short game because children can move while simultaneously practicing speaking, listening or even reading and they interact with each other.

I believe that it is a technology of the activity-based teaching method that is capable of not only developing cognitive needs and forming the necessary skills in students, but also cultivating their resilience.

In the contemporary landscape of education, teachers grapple with numerous challenges in their professional lives, leading to prevalent issues such as stress, apathy, and burnout.

A survey conducted within our training program group revealed a universal reality – every teacher is currently working amidst emotionally taxing conditions. Acknowledging the complexities of these challenges, I have come to the realization that while it may not always be feasible to resolve every issue, changing one's attitude towards these challenges is paramount for teachers aiming to avoid stress, apathy, and burnout. Resilience is the key, particularly for those who wish to endure and thrive in the demanding conditions of modern society while staying dedicated to their profession.

One invaluable tool for enhancing resilience is the wellness wheel. This tool facilitates a comprehensive analysis of various life domains, identifying the most vulnerable areas that require attention. Recognizing the issue is half the battle won, and the wellness wheel simplifies this process. It involves a straightforward series of questions, culminating in a clear presentation of the results.

From a personal perspective, I have found that the first step toward building resilience was cultivating an awareness of the significance of balance across all aspects of life.

In conclusion, the wellness wheel assessment emerges as a practical and accessible means for teachers to bolster their resilience. By addressing vulnerabilities and fostering a balanced approach to life, educators can not only navigate the challenges of their profession but also cultivate resilience as individuals.