'The Appreciation Puzzle' inspired by Special People in our Lives (Mother's Day / Special Person Day)
This worksheet encourages children and young people to explore special people in their lives and celebrate what makes them special!
This worksheet encourages children to draw a series of pictures of their special person, identify how they help them, note why they are lucky to have them in their lives, spot activities they like doing together, and record what they’d like to say to their special person.
How could this resource be used?
- To support children with recognising who is important in their lives and who is special to them.
- To support with promoting positive relationships with family and friends.
- To develop emotional literacy and words to describe others around us.
- To celebrate people in our lives who are special and recognise what they bring to the world.
- To document ways that special people in our lives help us.
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: H21. to recognise what makes them special H22.
- KS1: H22. to recognise the ways in which we are all unique.
- KS1: R2. to identify the people who love and care for them and what they do to help them feel cared for.
- KS2: H27. to recognise their individuality and personal qualities.
- KS2: H28. to identify personal strengths, skills, achievements and interests and how these contribute to a sense of self-worth.
- KS2: R6. that a feature of positive family life is caring relationships; about the different ways in which people care for one another.
- KS2: R8. to recognise other shared characteristics of healthy family life, including commitment, care, spending time together; being there for each other in times of difficulty.
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 that people can feel alone and can be misunderstood and left out by others. I am learning how to give appropriate support. HWB 0-08a / HWB 1-08a / HWB 2-08a / HWB 3-08a / HWB 4-08a.
- Relationships:
- know that there are people in our lives who care for and look after us and I am aware that people may be cared for by parents, carers or other adults. HWB 0-45a / HWB 1-45a.
- I am identifying and practising skills to manage changing relationships and I understand the positive impact this can have on my emotional wellbeing. HWB 2-45a.
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