Morning Activity Slides - Week 5: Emotional Literacy, Wellbeing and Mindfulness Focused (Week 5, Summer Term)

The ‘Morning Slides’ collection has been designed to support with promoting a calm classroom environment whereby every day has a good start to the day.

Each slide contains a calm top tip of the day, an affirmation of the day, a kindness challenge, and a task, which varies from creative drawing, being reflective and recognising moments of gratitude.

How could this resource be used?

To support emotional regulation.
To promote mindfulness, wellbeing, and emotional literacy.
To promote a calm classroom environment.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1:

H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.

KS2:

H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a
I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.