Moodboosters
Moodboosters – Live Lesson: Friday, 9 May
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Fun activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.
Wave of Thanks
TV presenter and medical doctor Dr Ranj uses the gesture of waving to spread thanks in this classroom activity for primary school children.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker lead the class in an epic Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown to help promote the virtue of patience and giving things time.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Pass It On
Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan guides pupils to use a combination of movements and facial gestures to spread kindness and friendliness.
- AttributionEYFS/KS1 • Ages 3-7
LOL Selfies
Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker get pupils to pull funny faces in this classroom activity to help overcome feelings of shyness and boost confidence.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Copy Me
Rhys Stephenson and George Webster ask pupils to copy each other’s movements to validate how they feel and create a sense of importance.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Energetic activities encouraging primary school children to use movement and positive thinking to build self-esteem.
Emotion in Motion
In this classroom activity, Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden demonstrates how primary school pupils can explore different emotions through movement
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Volume Up
Rhys Stephenson and George Webster encourage primary school pupils to join in with a body percussion routine to inspire confidence and self-belief.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Dance Party Mega Mix
Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse encourages primary school pupils to have fun by practicing unique dance moves to energise the class
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Boat Race
Paralympian Ade Adepitan shows primary school pupils that it’s ok to go wrong from time to time through a combination of rowing, jumping and leaning
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Animal Safari
Olympic Gold Medallist Bethany Shriever uses movement and exercises to help primary school children recognise the importance of taking time to pause and reflect.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Learning resources promoting creativity and optimism in children, encouraging them to envision their goals.
Imagine – Show Time with Amy Dowden
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden asks pupils to use their imagination to perform in a spectacular cabaret show to help celebrate their uniqueness and show courage
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Classroom Sleepwalking with Evie Pickerill
CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill snaps in and out of sleepwalk role play to remind pupils they are ultimately in control of their own emotions
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Future Thinkers with Rhys Stephenson
CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson steps into a time machine and encourages primary school children to dream big and imagine future job roles
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Life is a Rollercoaster with Ade Adepitan
Ade Adepitan gets pupils to imagine they’re on a rollercoaster to symbolise the ups and downs of life and remind them they can control different feelings
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Proud Peacocks with Bethany Shriever
Olympics champion Bethany Shriever leads this classroom activity using animal-inspired movements to help pupils regain control over their emotional state
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Classroom activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience.
Jungle Stretch
In this fun classroom activity, CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill uses slow, still and dynamic movements to encourage flexibility and mindfulness.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
LOL Time
Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker lead this classroom activity that encourages children to work in pairs and make their partners laugh.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Breathe and Be
In this classroom activity, Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse inspires pupils to explore breathwork and conscious movement.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Power Off
Dr Ranj Singh slows things down and gets pupils to be present and recognise when they're feeling tense to help them feel calmer and more focused.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
A Moment in Nature
TV presenter Rhys Stephenson encourages primary school pupils to employ all of their five senses to enable them to deal with the day ahead.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Why is movement important for children's wellbeing?
These 30min videos might help support transitions throughout the school day.
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez try out some Family Moodboosters
Try a Moodbooster activity at home to get your family moving and feeling good!
Wacky Workout
Dr Ranj Singh leads a call and response ‘campfire’ song for the whole family about being able to change negative moods to positive using movement.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Meditation Station – Feeling Thankful
Ade Adepitan leads a short gratitude exercise for families which encourages everyone to slow down and think about the bigger picture.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Yee Haw!
Oti Mabuse uses basic line dancing steps the whole household can join in with to encourage everyone to think one step at a time when things get difficult.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
We Are Champions
Olympian Bethany Shriever encourages each household member to try out a variety of dance styles representing the ups and downs of being a champion.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Dance Party Mega Mix
Oti Mabuse encourages each member of the household to join in with fun dance moves to help increase energy levels and make everyone feel good.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
