{"product_id":"apathy-student-motivation-scenario-cards","title":"Apathy Scenario Cards | Student Motivation SEL Activity for 3rd-6th Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Apathy Scenario Cards help 3rd through 6th grade students notice the moments when a lack of motivation, interest, or care starts to take over, like giving up on a group project, tuning out during a lesson, or not trying during a game. 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