"My Brave House" All About Me Activity and Safety Plan

Let’s create a ‘Brave House’. This activity encourages children to explore the positive and negative aspects of their lives.

What triggers negative emotions and what helps to turn those emotions into positives.

It asks the child to explore what they are proud of, what dreams they have for the future, and things that they are content within their lives.

How could this resource be used?

To support children with identifying all of the important aspects in their lives and how this can have an impact on our wellbeing.
To help children to understand that by focusing on the positives then this leads to overall better mental health and wellbeing.
To encourage children to create a holistic picture of everything going on in their lives.

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Relevant Curriculum Links

KS1: H13 – how feelings can affect people’s bodies and how they behave.
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
KS1: H19 – to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.

KS2: H15 – that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
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.
KS2: H18 – about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
KS2: H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
KS2: H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
KS2: L25 – to recognise positive things about themselves and their achievements; set goals to help achieve personal outcomes.

I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
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 that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
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.