Basic-Psychosocial-Support-Activity-Flow.pptx

practice material

1. Collaboration is about compassion, love, support, kindness, and the power that we gain when we share with each other and lean on each other. The power of collaboration in defying the odds and winning!

2. Basic Psychosocial Support Activity Flow

3. I . greeting Warm greeting for the learners

4. II cHeCK IN (USE THE EMOTION Chart) Learners are not required to answer All emotions are welcome

5. III energy check if the teacher notices the group lacks energy, do an energizer activity An activity that is easy and that learners enjoy.

6. Example (when you’re happy and you know it.) If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands 2x It you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands, Stamp your feet, , .. Shout “Hurray”, …..

7. IV Set Guidelines (House Rule) Invite them to add more guidelines to encourage ownership of the rules. Review the guidelines together.

8. v. Main activity : Introduce the main activity I AM (Feelings Wheel) able to acknowledge and express my feelings (safety, self-awareness, self- expression).

9. directions Ask learners to think of the different feelings they have at this moment ask learners to divide the wheel according to percentages or to the size of feeling they are experiencing of the moment. When the learners are done. Teacher can invite them to sit in a circle in groups of 5 or more to share their feelings wheel. In the larger group teacher can invite volunteer to share.

10. feeling Wheel

11. discussion guide Who would like to share their feelings wheel? What would you like to say about your feelings wheel? What did you discover about yourself as you look at the feelings wheel? What did you learn about yourself/ activity /?

12. Wrap up discussion Discuss how it’s important to identify their feelings in order to deal with them. Sharing their story with a trusted friend or adult., singing a song, taking a walk, taking a nap, exercising – are among many different ways to help them feel better about difficult feelings. It is important to share feelings, it is one way to support others and build strong friendship.

13. Main activity : Introduce the main activity I HAVE ( Let’s Use Our Voices.) A listening and vocal activity that teaches regulation (Self-awareness, self- regulation, self- confidence).

14. directions The teacher holds his/her hand waist (middle) and learners begin to sing a note at medium (normal) volume. The teacher raises her hand high above her/his head and learners increase the volume. Then teacher drops her/his hand to signal the learners to low volume. Teacher moves back and forth between the 3 volume levels. Eventually stopping back in the middle volume to regulate the learners back to normal.

15. discussion guide What did you notice about your voice and ability to make it louder or softer? Do you ever feel like you want to shout very loudly but try not to, or whisper, but cannot? Which voice feels most relaxed for you?

16. Wrap up discussion Voice modulation is also a way of regulating our energy. Notice your voice and the tension in your face and neck. How loudly or softly do you speak? The tone of your voice is one way to help others feel your support and compassion .

17. Main activity : Introduce the main activity I CAN (Confidence Drawings) Do my best in school, develop healthy relationships with my peers, and imagine a bright future for myself. (Self-confidence, Self-compassion and Empathy).

18. directions Ask your learners to draw something about themselves ( teacher choose one theme, so that the learners stick to the same drawing concept). Choose among: a. Something I’m good at, b . Something I love, c. My favorite thing, etc. Ask your learners to share their drawings with the group. Remind learners that they may offer affirmation to each one who shares in their group.

19. discussion guide Ask the learners how they felt about themselves and their positive qualities You may also ask how their positive qualities/strengths help them overcome challenges in life or in school. Thank the learners for their hard work.

20. Wrap up discussion Ask the learners how they felt about the activity and hearing from their classmates Remind them that while we make space for hard feelings in our lives, it’s good also to remember that there are many things to be proud of in our lives as well.

21. vI . Closing It is very important to close with an uplifting or grounding activity ( e.g. Song, dance, energizer, breathing exercise).