MY STRENGTHS This Lesson: Wellbeing Learning Intention is for children to understand that everyone has their very own strengths that they use in their lives, which have been developed through their experiences when growing up. Ask them to circle of the five strengths below which they think could be their own. As a class brainstorm a further four strengths and draw in the blank emojis. Creating new things
Curious to learn more
Listening to understand
Helping at home
Trying hard
Showing my manners
Telling the truth
Waiting my turn
Smiling and sharing
Being kind and caring
Being fair
Working well with classmates
Feeling safe
Feeling happy
Looking for good things
Saying sorry to and forgiving classmates
Being in control of me
Being grateful
Being humble
Having fun and laughing
Acknowledgement: Martin Seligman, Chris Peterson & VIA Institute
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