Choose a book and plan a lesson around it (2 hrs)
Choose a story book and build up a lesson around any of the curricular areas of HWB. Make up a practical activity the children could do in class related to the book. Write up the lesson plan – writing out E and O, Learning Intention, Success criteria, assessment and activities.
Using story is a great way get pupils to think about experiences and situations without them having to talk about their own experiences. I thought that I would choose an area that I was probably less comfortable teaching which is why this lesson is about growing up and changes to the body.
Here are some references that discuss the importance of using story within HWB:
http://www.story-well.co.uk/sectors/health
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/training_services/training_and_consultancy/for_schools/wellbeing/story_work
Another story that I think would be a good resource to use at the moment for pupils to begin to understand their feelings and emotions is Inside out! I think this would be a good way of motivating and engaging children as the film was released earlier this year so it would be a relevant context for learning.
Here are some links to show how this resource can be used in the classroom. http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_lessons_from_inside_out_to_discuss_with_kids
12 Ways to use Inside Out to Teach SEL, STEM, and Life’s Ups & Downs
