DESCRIPTION:
This activity helps children when struggling with something negative.
OUTCOMES:
- Managing stress
- Enhancing self-motivation
DURATION: 40 minutes
MATERIALS:
- Anything around
SKILLS RELATED:
- Managing stress
- Artistic expression
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Step 1: The children are asked to look around and find an object that belongs to them. It is a useful activity especially when they struggle with something negative.
- Step 2: Pupils are asked to make full use of their imagination and creativity and completely transform the object (if they chose a notebook they can paint its covers, or if they chose a pencil they can improvise a bow, etc.)
Tips:
- Let the children feel that they are in control of the activity.
- Encourage children to do this activity as many times as they feel stressed or upset.
REFLECTION:
- What is one thing you could improve in managing stressful situations?
- How do you plan to exhibit your creativity in the future?
- What is the main message of the activity?
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