Self-compassion lesson: presentation, worksheet and colouring sheet

Presentation: This Self-compassion presentation introduces what self compassion means, why we need it, when we need it and how we use it. It consists of 8 colourful slides. The first 5 are information, the last 2 ask the learners to think about and respond to scenarios.

Worksheet: This worksheet forms part of a lesson on self-compassion for 5-8 yr old learners. This lesson helps foster a healthy sense of self by explaining what self-compassion is and the 3 steps to use it. The pupils have a chance to consider and respond to questions through drawing, writing and talking to a friend.

Colouring page: This colouring sheet accompanies the self-compassion presentation and worksheet as part of the lesson. It is an extension exercise. The completed sheets can be used for display either at school or home, or as part of a folder of work.

The lesson supports the Health &Wellbeing/ PHSE part of the curriculum.