Ground rules
Only one person speaks at a time. We listen to the person speaking. You do not have to speak if you do not want to. Respect the...
Aim of lesson
Aims: To understand the benefits of community participation, voluntary and service-based activity on mental wellbeing and happiness. To understand and develop simple self-care techniques.
Learning outcomes
We will be able to: Know how to cope with challenges. Know where to seek help and support. Develop skills and interests to increase well-being.
Magic box exercise continued
Everyone is unique and special in their own way. To improve our well-being it is important to be kind to ourselves and others.
Baseline assessment
In Year 2 and 3, we discussed how you feel when you exercise. Discuss with your partner: What are endorphins? Are there other times when you...
Magic box exercise
Sit in a circle. You are about to see the most incredible thing in the box! Don’t say anything when you look in the box Don’t let...
Key questions and vocabulary
This slide is for teacher use / lesson preparation only Key questions to be asked throughout the lesson What are endorphins? How do you feel if someone...
Information about mental health
Background for teachers on mental health Mental health is about how we think, feel and act. Just like physical health: everybody has it and we...
Embedded learning
This slide is for teacher use / lesson preparation only Display the positive affirmation paper chain in the classroom. Write a positive note to each child...
Differentiation
This slide is for teacher use / lesson preparation only Provide lists of positive affirmations as support if pupils find it hard to think of...
