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  • Launchpad - Introducing the topic (10–20 mins)

    Step 1

    Start by discussing with the child how they feel when they play different sports or do physical activities. Ask questions like, ‘How do you feel after running?’ or ‘What do you like about playing soccer?’

    Step 2

    Explain that they will be exploring how different activities make their bodies feel and will be tracking these feelings in a journal. You can say, ‘We’re going to do some fun exercises and see how they make us feel, then write about it in our special journal.’

  • Discover - Exploring the topic (20–30 mins)

    Step 1

    Help the child choose a few different sports or physical activities to try each day for a week (e.g. running, yoga, jumping rope, playing soccer). Use the sports equipment you have available. Discuss what they want to find out from each activity, such as which one makes them feel most energetic or happiest.

    Step 2

    Spend at least 10 minutes on each chosen activity. If there is no set time (e.g. the child is doing solo exercise instead of playing a team sport), show them how to use a timer to track their time. Encourage the child to notice how their body feels during and after each activity.

    Step 3

    After each activity, have the child write or draw in their journal about how they felt. Ask questions like, ‘Did you feel tired or full of energy?’ and ‘Did the activity make you happy or calm?’

    Step 4

    At the end of the week, look over the entries together. Help the child identify any patterns in how different activities affected their energy, mood and connection to others. Talk about why certain activities might make them feel a certain way. For example, ‘Running makes our hearts beat faster, which gives us energy, but it can also make us feel tired afterward.’

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– Sharing the outcomes (15+ mins)
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  • Make

    Create a game related to the activity, such as a trivia game or charades, to reinforce learning in a fun way.

    Record a video documenting the activity, including interviews with those involved sharing their insights and reflections. This may include filming each step of the flower-pressing process or the child explaining the parts of the flower that they have labelled on their flower-press diagram.

    Compile photos, drawings, and notes from the activity into a scrapbook, highlighting what was learned and enjoyed.

    Use materials from the activity to build a model or prototype of something related to the topic, fostering hands-on learning and creativity.

  • Discuss

    Choose an object or aspect of the activity to present to the rest of the family, explaining its significance and what the child has learned.

    Choose a thought-provoking question or topic related to the activity and hold a family debate or discussion to explore different perspectives.

    Sit down together to discuss the activity, allowing each family member to share their thoughts, discoveries and questions.

    Have each family member prepare a short presentation about what they have learned, using visuals like drawings or props to illustrate key points.

  • Write

    If the activity involved a visit to a museum or community centre, write thank-you notes to any instructors or organisers, reflecting on what has been learned.

    Collaborate on writing a fictional story or play inspired by the themes or concepts explored during the activity.

    Reflect on what has been learned during the activity and write letters to be opened at a later date, sharing thoughts, goals and aspirations.

    If the activity involved outdoor exploration, begin a nature journal to document future outdoor adventures and observations.

  • Plan

    Brainstorm ideas for a follow-up activity or experiment inspired by what has been learned during the initial activity.

    Reflect on the activities completed and discuss how it can inspire new family goals. Plan ways to incorporate similar physical activities into the family’s routine. Brainstorm ideas together, then create a family goal chart that can be stuck on the fridge. Divide it into sections for each goal and decorate with markers and stickers.

    If the activity involved a specific topic or field of study, reach out to experts or professionals for interviews or Q&A sessions to deepen understanding.

    If you enjoyed the activity, why not share it with other families within your community? Plan a workshop or invite a friend over to re-create the experience and share your new knowledge.

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