'Pancake of Positivity': Pancake Day Activity
An activity to encourage children to create a bank of positive phrases and affirmations that they can tell themselves during trickier times.
This is known as ‘positive self-talk’ and can be a powerful coping tool for children. The Pancake of Positivity encourages children to think about their strengths!
How could this resource be used?
- To support with self-esteem and positive self-talk.
- To help children cope during tricky times with maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing.
- To support children in noticing and recognising their strengths!
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).
- 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: L25 – to recognise positive things about themselves and their achievements; set goals to help achieve personal outcomes.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- 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.
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