'The Self Care Menu' Colouring-In Version

The Self-Care Menu is a collection of self-care-inspired activities to help children to meet both their basic and emotional needs.
Research has shown that practicing self-care on a daily basis is essential for maintaining positive mental health and well-being.
This is a colouring-in sheet version. We encourage children to create their own Self-Care Menu.
How could this resource be used?
- To support children with identifying things they enjoy doing.
- To promote the concept of self-care and its positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.
- To be used in 1:1 sessions or as a group.
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).
- 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:
- H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
- 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 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.
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