5 Ways to Wellbeing
Questions:
1. How did Lamb feel after he lost his coat?
2. What did Jackalope do to help Lamb feel better?
3. How did Lamb feel at the end?
4. What did you learn from the video?
In the video we saw how Jackalope and Lamb both were able to:
GIVE
TAKE NOTICE
CONNECT
KEEP LEARNING
BE ACTIVE
Following the 5 ways to wellbeing Lamb was able to 'bounce back' after losing his coat - this is called resilience.
For the Birds - Questions:
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What was big bird trying to do in the video?
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How did the small birds treat big bird?
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How would you feel if you were a small bird sat on the line?
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How would you feel if you were big bird?
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What is the message in the video?
Counselling by Nicola Stewart
7/11 KIDS ZONE!
Do you ever feel:
SAD
LONELY
HAPPY
MAD
FRUSTRATED
ANGRY
FED UP
TEARFUL
CONFUSED
EMBARASSED
WORRIED
AFRAID
Feelings are part of being human! All these feelings are completely normal. What is important is how we express our feelings. We all need ways to let our feelings out in a healthy way. This is called emotional regulation.
Watch the video below and talk to a grown up about how the Lamb felt and what he needed to look after his happiness and wellbeing?
Wellbeing Activities...
Origami Wishing Stars
Create these amazing puffy stars using strips of paper. Write your wishes on the paper and fold into a star. What is your wish?
Create a Journal
Make a journal to record your feelings. Use colours and design your own mood scale from 1-10. Track how you are feeling each day.
Grounding exercise
Try this easy grounding exercise to help you if you are feeling a bit unsure or unsettled. Using all of your 5 senses can create calm.
A Little Box of Calm
Here we can learn how to create a box of items that may help soothe us when we feel sad or worried. using all your senses will help soothe you.
Make your own Play Doh
Using modelling dough is great for our emotional expression. You can keep the dough soft and reuse this as many times as you like.
Go outside - nature connectedness
Taking notice is one of our 5 Ways to Wellbeing. We will be using our senses to connect with nature mindfully as we go outside for our walk.
Calm Bottles
Here we can learn how to make a glitter bottle that may help calm us when we feel sad or worried. Sit quietly and mindfully watch the glitter settle in your bottle.