Back to School Passport: First Week & Settling In Activity

The ‘Back To School Passport’ is the PERFECT activity for supporting your class with settling in upon returning to school. It encourages children to complete different activities to get to know other children and their new classroom environment all whilst earning a stamp/sticker/smiley face in each box.
This is a passport-themed resource bound to engage all children. There are a mixture of activities from speaking to your new teacher, asking someone new to play at break-time and reading your first book of the year! This is ideal for building connections, relationships and social skills at the start of the new school year.
How could this resource be used?
- To support with moving year groups.
- To support children to build a relationship and positive bond with their new class teacher and each other.
- To encourage children to feel part of a new classroom climate and community.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
KS1:
- R22. about how to treat themselves and others with respect; how to be polite and courteous.
- R23. to recognise the ways in which they are the same and different to others.
- R6. about how people make friends and what makes a good friendship.
- H27. about preparing to move to a new class/year group.
KS2:
- R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common.
- R10. about the importance of friendships; strategies for building positive friendships; how positive friendships support wellbeing.
- R11. what constitutes a positive healthy friendship (e.g. mutual respect, trust, truthfulness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, sharing interests and experiences, support with problems and difficulties); that the same principles apply to online friendships as to face-to-face relationships.
- R16. how friendships can change over time, about making new friends and the benefits of having different types of friends.
- L7. to value the different contributions that people and groups make to the community.
- H36. strategies to manage transitions between classes and key stages.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others. HWB 0-05a / HWB 1-05a / HWB 2-05a / HWB 3-05a / HWB 4-05a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
- Social Wellbeing:
- I value the opportunities I am given to make friends and be part of a group in a range of situations. HWB 0-14a / HWB 1-14a / HWB 2-14a / HWB 3-14a / HWB 4-14a.
- Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood:
- I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities and needs can influence relationships. HWB 0-44a / HWB 1-44a.
- I understand positive things about friendships and relationships but when something worries or upsets me I know who I should talk to. HWB 0-44b / HWB 1-44b.
- I understand that a wide range of different kinds of friendships and relationships exist. HWB 2-44a.
- I am aware that positive friendships and relationships can promote health and the health and wellbeing of others. HWB 2-44b.
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