Lesson summary
Everyone can have a bad day or feel sad sometimes. That’s why it’s good to know what things make you feel good so that you can help yourself get back to a happier place. In this activity you will explore those things you can do to feel good. You will also record a range of different positive and negative feelings and think about what colours you would use to describe these feelings. Next, you will create a painting to share some positivity and happiness with others.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Ideal for: Ages 4 to 7
Themes:
- chill time
- be creative
Time required: 30+ minutes (time will vary according to how much time kids spend creating their artworks)
Curriculum connections: Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Creative Thinking
Additional info
Learning@Home resources are designed for parents and teachers to use with children in the home environment. They can be used as stand-alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs. Our Learning@Home series includes two types of resources. The first are fun and challenging real-world activities for all ages, the second are self-directed lessons for upper primary and secondary students. These lessons support independent learning in remote or school settings.
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