Mind Body and Us
Prep, Level One & Level Two
Welcome to Term Two! Mind Body and Us has had a positive affect on the students at Glen Waverley and is firmly cemented as part of the students’ weekly routine. This term, cohort data will drive our learning, addressing the specific wellbeing needs of each year level. Examples of these focus’ include Confidence in Prep, Self-care and Self-love in Level One, and deepening Level Two’s understanding of a Growth mindset and strategies that support a positive outlook to challenges. The Play Is The Way program will be the driver for each ‘Body’ focus, allowing the students to learn through purposeful games that connect physical development, teamwork and strategizing in a fun and engaging game.
Year Three, Year Four, Year Five & Year 6
This Term in Mind Body and Us the students from Years 3 to 6 will continuing to utilize the Play is the Way program to help engage them in physical activities that support their emotional and social wellbeing. During these sessions the students are taking part in games that challenge themselves to work effectively as a team, to enhance their classroom collaboration, reflection as well as respect for each other. With the use of cohort need students use mindfulness, reflect and collaborative learning opportunities, to build self-regulation both inside and outside of the classroom, self-confidence through identifying and celebration what students like about themselves and the importance of being challenged and linking this to the Learning Pit.
Key Vocabulary:
Mindful, Self-Regulation, Collaboration, Wellbeing, Thankful, Gratitude, Teamwork, Respect.
How can you support your child’s Mind, Body and Us learning at home?
In order to support the Mind, Body and Us program, families are encouraged to ask their children questions such as;
- “What did you do in Mind, Body and Us this week?”
- “What could we do to relax our minds today?”
- “Sharing highlights/reflections from your day”
Embedding wellbeing strategies such as mindful colouring, Yoga and gratitude journaling, at home, will enable students to transfer their understanding from school into healthy habits for life.
