Our latest Living and Learning sessions have been focussed on body image and we started this learning by thinking about what is special about our own identity and how we can describe our own identity in terms of our physical appearance.
Our self portraits show just how unique we all are.
We also thought of other ways we might be different, on the inside as well as the outside. For example, we don’t all have the same personality and characteristics and we have different interests and hobbies.
We agreed that being different is a good thing and it should be celebrated as it would be boring if we were all the same!
In our circle time, we thought about good things about ourselves…
I am alive.
I can be on stage confidently.
I have a good imagination.
I care about the environment.
I care for others and help my friends.
I am funny.
…and what we like about our bodies.
I am flexible.
I like my long hair.
I am unique.
I can see and hear.
I like my eye colour.
My brain helps me think.
Help at home: discuss this learning with your child. Encourage them to think about their strengths and what they like about who they are.