The School of Play
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Foundation – Grade 2·Foundation · Year 1 · Year 2
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Week Thirty-Three invites students to explore their emotions with creativity, courage, and gentleness. Through activities like Feelings Puppet Show and My Feelings Face, students learn to name and express their emotions in playful, imaginative ways that build confidence and emotional literacy. These tasks create a safe environment where students can practise vulnerability, recognising that feelings are normal, important, and worthy of expression. The week mirrors the lessons learned on Venus in the Playful Astronaut story, showing students that being open about how they feel brings deeper understanding, warmth, and connection with others.
Complementing these expressive tasks are activities that support mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional grounding. Soft Stretch Circle teaches students how calming movement and self-affirmation can strengthen emotional resilience, while Thank You Cards for Helpers encourages them to reflect on moments of support and acknowledge the people who helped them feel safe and cared for. Together, these experiences nurture empathy, self-awareness, and trust, helping students understand that emotional openness is a powerful tool for connection and personal growth. Week Thirty-Three provides students with meaningful ways to celebrate their feelings, listen to their bodies, and cultivate gratitude, essential skills that strengthen both personal well-being and classroom community.
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