'My Rainbow of Importance': What matters to me? Activity for Children (Pride LGBTQIA+ Resources)
When it comes to identifying what truly matters in life, it can be a challenging task even for adults. But what if we give children the opportunity to explore and discover what they value the most? That’s why “My Rainbow of Importance” activity is a perfect way to help children reflect on their priorities and understand what really matters to them.
Ask them to think about the things they love, enjoy, and cherish the most. These may include family, friends, pets, hobbies, or even values like kindness and honesty. Then, have them assign a different colour to each aspect. By the end of the activity, they’ll have created a colorful rainbow that captures the essence of what matters most to them. Through this activity, kids will learn to appreciate and prioritize the things that truly matter in their lives.
How could this resource be used?
- To support and promote what matters to us as individuals.
- To encourage children to share their own priorities and to consider the things in their lives that are of upmost importance to them personally.
Relevant Curriculum Links
England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:
KS1:
- R22. about how to treat themselves and others with respect; how to be polite and courteous.
- R23. to recognise the ways in which they are the same and different to others.
- L4. about the different groups they belong to.
- L6. to recognise the ways they are the same as, and different to, other people.
KS2:
- R31. to recognise the importance of self-respect and how this can affect their thoughts and feelings about themselves; that everyone, including them, should expect to be treated politely and with respect by others (including when online and/or anonymous) in school and in wider society; strategies to improve or support courteous, respectful relationships.
- R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in com.
- L6. about the different groups that make up their community; what living in a community means.
- L7. to value the different contributions that people and groups make to the community.
- L8. about diversity: what it means; the benefits of living in a diverse community; about valuing diversity within communities.
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.
- 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.
- I recognise that we have similarities and differences but are all unique. HWB 0-47a / HWB 1-47a.
