'My Choice Board': For Decision-Making and Building a Sense of Control within Boundaries
This activity supports children who struggle with not feeling a sense of control and who want to make decisions or tiny choices.
Some children like to see what their choices are to regain a sense of control and ability to make decisions within the boundaries of the school day or task being set.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2.
How could this resource be used?
- To support emotional regulation.
- To support emotional literacy and identifying different emotions.
- To support a child 1:1.
- To support children with making their time.
- To support children with developing a routine and knowing what is coming next.
- To help children to plan their day at school or home, or both.
- To help children with being able to make a choice or a decision.
Relevant Curriculum Links
England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:
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:
- H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
- H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- 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.
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