What’s in My Backpack?: Art Therapy Activity for Emotional Awareness and Regulation Ideal for 1:1 or small group work | Includes Session Plan + Printable Worksheet This creative art therapy-inspired activity encourages students to explore and express the emotional load they are carrying in a safe, reflective way. Using a backpack metaphor, students illustrate or write down the feelings, thoughts, and experiences they’re holding onto inside the main section of the bag. In the front pocket, they identify and record the strategies, people, or tools that help them cope and feel supported. This resource is perfect for supporting emotional literacy, self-awareness, and resilience, particularly for children and young people who struggle to express their emotions verbally. What’s Included: A session plan with information on wellbeing links and guidance for facilitators A printable worksheet featuring a backpack graphic to personalize and fill in Use it for: Emotional check-ins Wellbeing interventions Creative arts-based therapy sessions Supporting Social, Emotional, Mental Health and inclusion work Empower your students to unpack what they’re carrying and recognize the tools they already have to help them through.

Art Therapy Activity Mega Bundle - Over Forty Creative Wellbeing Sessions + Staff Resources Support emotional regulation, identity, creativity, and resilience in one complete toolkit! This Art Therapy-Inspired Mega Bundle is designed for professionals working in education, inclusion, or wellbeing roles. With over forty thoughtfully structured session plans, this resource supports children and young people in exploring emotions, developing self-awareness, and building resilience through creative expression. Each session can be used 1:1 or in small group settings and is ideal for Social, Emotional and Mental Health interventions, nurture groups, or whole-school wellbeing initiatives. What’s Included: Forty Three Ready-to-Use Session Plans, grouped across four key wellbeing themes: Emotional Regulation & Expression Identity & Self-Exploration Imagination & Creativity Strengths, Positivity & Resilience Printable Session Record Template For tracking progress, making observational notes, and supporting referral/report writing. Printable Activity Sheets Engaging, student-friendly worksheets to accompany select sessions (including favorites like What’s in My Backpack?, My Confidence Shield, and Emotion Creatures). Perfect For: Inclusion teams & Social, Emotional and Mental Health practitioners School counselors, Art Therapy practitioners, and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants Personal and Social Development lessons and wellbeing interventions Key Stage 2 & 3 (easily adaptable for other age groups) This bundle provides a complete toolkit to deliver structured, reflective, and meaningful creative wellbeing work - without the planning stress! Empower young people to explore their inner world and discover their strengths, one creative session at a time.