What is the Same? What is Different? Journalling Activity (Back to School Resources Collection)

‘What is the Same? What is Different?’ is a journalling style activity from our Back to School Resources Collection.

This worksheet invites children to explore what is the same and what is different about their new classroom or teacher, or key stage when returning back to school. The pack includes a blank version.

How could this resource be used?

To support with exploring change and getting used to change with back to school.
To support emotional literacy using their 5 senses.
To support a child 1:1 or in small groups.
To support a child in using journalling to get to know their new classroom.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE and RSE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

This resource has multiple links to the PSHE and RSE Curriculum Strands in England, including many links to the section on General Wellbeing.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

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 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.