Year 1 Bulletin

Learning Intention: To identify what self-compassion is and the ways I can treat myself like a best friend.

Learning Experience Overview:

For wellbeing this week, we have been self-reflecting to look inwards on how we treat ourselves like a best friend. We have explored self-compassion, so that we can show the same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend. We later inspired the students to write four things they love about themselves on a poster.

Whole:

We asked the students some driving discussion questions:

Does anyone know what BFF means?
What does it mean to be a best friend?
What qualities make someone a really special friend?

We let them know that they are their own best friend. We explained how important it is for them to treat themselves well.

Small: The students were asked to write and draw four things they love about themselves. We used a URSTRONG resource that encourages self-compassion and is presented in an engaging and fun poster.

Whole:

Share and Reflect: To end the session, each student shared one thing that they loved about themselves.

Prompts:

I would like to introduce you to your new BFF…
This person is with you every single day, every moment of the day.
They are by your side always and forever.
You go through all the ups & downs with them.
Do you know who this might be?

How you might like to continue learning at home:

Encourage your child to talk about their strengths
Provide lots of opportunities for social interactions (Playdates, Parties, Sports etc.)
Encourage your child to self-reflect
Discuss four things you love about yourself with your child
Continue creating safe and happy places for your child.
Assist your child to build a word bank of emotions by talking about other words that mean the same (sad: upset, blue, down; happy: good, cheerful, jolly )

Kind regards,

Stef, Jarryd and Rosanna

The Year 1 Team

stephanie.lampard@education.vic.gov.au

rosanna.caruso@education.vic.gov.au

jarryd.lamb@education.vic.gov.au