Design a Pancake: Mindfulness Fine-Motor Play-Dough Play Mat (Pancake Day themed)
Mindful Modelling is a calming activity that promotes mindfulness alongside the development of fine-motor skills. Children are invited to decorate the Pancake.
Use play-dough, Playdoh or small parts to decorate the Pancake with your ‘favourite toppings’. Sit quietly and calmingly. Notice yourself concentrating, feel the texture of each small part in your hands or notice the smell of the play-dough. I wonder what you’ll create…
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
How could this resource be used?
- To support with promoting mindfulness.
- To support with developing fine-motor skills through a calming, relaxing activity.
- To promote concentration and focus.
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: H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- KS1: H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
- KS2: H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
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