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The Self Starter Project

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1 Quiz
Teacher Survey
Musical: Yella And The Feeling Flower (60 mins)
1 Topic
Guided Discussion Questions
Week 1: Owning Your Feelings
9 Topics | 1 Quiz
1. Welcome! (17 sec video)
2. Yoga (1 min)
3. Feeling Line (10 mins)
4. Demonstration: Building Our Feelings (11 min video)
4.1 Activity: Building a Feeling Sculpture (15 mins)
5. Demonstration: Stepping Into A New Feeling (2 min, 16 sec)
5.1. Activity: Stepping into a New Feeling (7 mins)
6. Reflection Time (7 mins)
8. Optional Extra: Activity: Create Your Own Feeling Flower (20 mins)
Week 1 Feedback
Week 2: Binoculars – “Making Feelings Bigger” (Tool 1)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
1. Activity: Yoga (1 min)
2. Video: Show Example and Demo of Activity (5 mins)
2.1. Instructions: Choose a Partner (5 mins)
2.2. Instructions: Using the binoculars in pairs (5 mins)
3. Video: Using the binoculars in groups
3.1 Instructions: Using the binoculars in groups (7 mins)
3.2 Discussion topics (5 mins)
Week 2 Feedback
Week 3: Material “Creating Boundaries” (Tool 2)
10 Topics | 1 Quiz
1. Yoga (1 min)
2. DEMO: How did the material help Yella and Reddy? (3 min 42 sec)
3. ACTIVITY 1 & 2: Form Groups & Create a Boundary (10 min)
4.1 DISCUSSION: Your Boundaries (3 min)
4.2 VIDEO: Exploring other boundaries (36 sec)
4.3 ACTIVITY: Exploring other boundaries (5 min)
4.5 ACTIVITY: Helpful and unhelpful boundaries (1 min)
4.6 DISCUSSION: Did any new feelings arrive? (3 min)
5. DEMO & ACTIVITY: Time to create a class boundary
8. DISCUSSION: Boundaries
Week 3 Teacher Feedback
Week 4: Mirror “Seeing From A Different Angle” (Tool 3)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Yoga
2. Video: When Yella Used The Mirror
3. Demo: Creating Inclusion and Exclusion Sculptures
3.1 Activity: Sculptures and Being The Mirror
3.2 What did you learn?
4. Questions for Class Discussion
4.1 Using The Mirror in a Real Life Scenario
Week 5 Teacher Feedback
Week 5: Hat “A New Way To Adapt” (Tool 4)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
1. Yoga
2. The Hat – Video and Demonstration
3. Activity and Reflection
4. Helpful or Unhelpful Hats?
5. Activity – Which Hat Do You Need More Of?
6. Decorate your own hat!
Week 5 Teacher Feedback
Week 6: Step In Their Shoes
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
1. Yoga
2. Show Example and Activity Demo
4. Now Try On Your Partner’s Shoe
5. Trace Your Foot and Write Something Nice
6. Reflection
Week 6 Teacher Feedback
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Week 1: Owning Your Feelings

The Self Starter Project Week 1: Owning Your Feelings

Purpose

To develop a language for feelings outside of words by exploring the physical experience of that feeling in the body.

By exploring the feeling in action students gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and how it can be experienced differently by their peers.

Materials Required

  • Pile of Fabric – ask each student to bring in one coloured piece of material from home. Alternatives: sheets or old pieces of clothing
  • Any props in the classroom that you’re happy to be moved. eg. chairs, boxes, books
  • Flower template – print out 7 petals and 1 centre on A4 or cardboard (see Materials tab above)
  • Art and craft materials (for decorating flower)

RRRR Topics and SEL Curriculum Alignment

Principal Focus Secondary Focus
Emotional LiteracyPersonal Strengths
DramaPositive Coping
Personal and Social CapabilityProblem Solving
Positive Gender Relations
Stress Management
Health & Physical Education

Material from home or the drama department

  • one piece of scrap fabric per child is fine

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

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Groups

Fast-track your child’s social awareness by exploring different perspectives through interactions with their peers. We create an optimal safe and creative learning environment where children can express themselves freely in the moment, build confidence and improve their own sense of wellbeing as a result.

In the group environment they will develop important life skills using whole body learning, such as resilience, empathy, cooperation and respect by encouraging children to communicate, collaborate and problem solve with one another through active processes. The result is a greater sense of self, compassion and cohesiveness as children embrace the adventure in uncertainty and solve the problems they face in their daily lives, together.

Material from home or the drama department

  • one piece of scrap fabric per child is fine

DOWNLOADS:

ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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Workshops

We deliver group workshops for children and adults including professional development for teachers and corporates. We create the opportunity to brainstorm and innovate in a completely refreshing way through action methods that encourage collaboration, team building and co-operation without force.

Our workshops allow groups to gain fresh perspectives, new ideas and solutions to existing problems and challenges, through active participation. Individuals will see themselves, their role within the team and others, in a new light, leading to effective change and a renewed sense of purpose.

Material from home or the drama department

  • one piece of scrap fabric per child is fine

DOWNLOADS:

ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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Parent Child

Deepen the bond between you and your child by giving them the support they really need and you the opportunity to connect and engage with your child in new ways. Sharni helps uncover the root cause of your child’s behaviour and break old patterns of communicating, responding and relating to them through the warm and collaborative environment she creates. She equips you with new strategies, fresh perspectives, and greater clarity in your parenting journey so you can reclaim a sense of fulfilment and joy with one another.

Material from home or the drama department

  • one piece of scrap fabric per child is fine

DOWNLOADS:

ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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Individual

1:1 sessions increase a child’s self-awareness, supporting them to find their own solutions by engaging children in what they do naturally…play. Sharni actively connects with them on their level through role play, puppetry, music, and other creative processes; to help them better understand their feelings, integrate their thoughts, and find the words to express themselves more effectively.

Material from home or the drama department

  • one piece of scrap fabric per child is fine

DOWNLOADS:

ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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What to Expect from our Private Sessions

Individual

1:1 sessions increase a child’s self awareness, supporting them to find their own solutions by engaging children in what they do naturally…play. Sharni actively connects with them on their level through role play, puppetry, music and other creative processes; to help them better understand their feelings, integrate their thoughts and find the words to express themselves more effectively.

Parent Child

Deepen the bond between you and your child by giving them the support they really need and you the opportunity to connect and engage with your child in new ways. Sharni helps uncover the root cause of your child’s behaviour and break old patterns of communicating, responding and relating to them through the warm and collaborative environment she creates. She equips you with new strategies, fresh perspectives, and greater clarity in your parenting journey so you can reclaim a sense of fulfilment and joy with one another.

Groups

Fast-track your child’s social awareness by exploring different perspectives through interactions with their peers. We create an optimal safe and creative learning environment where children can express themselves freely in the moment, build confidence and improve their own sense of wellbeing as a result. In the group environment they will develop important life skills using whole body learning, such as resilience, empathy, cooperation and respect by encouraging children to communicate, collaborate and problem solve with one another through active processes. The result is a greater sense of self, compassion and cohesiveness as children embrace the adventure in uncertainty and solve the problems they face in their daily lives, together.

Workshops

We deliver group workshops for children and adults including professional development for teachers and corporates. We create the opportunity to brainstorm and innovate in a completely refreshing way through action methods that encourage collaboration, team building and co-operation without force. Our workshops allow groups to gain fresh perspectives, new ideas and solutions to existing problems and challenges, through active participation. Individuals will see themselves, their role within the team and others, in a new light, leading to effective change and a renewed sense of purpose.

Material from home or the drama department

  • one piece of scrap fabric per child is fine

DOWNLOADS:

ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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ACTIVITY 5: Building a Feeling Sculpture

1. Petal Feelings With Words

ACTIVITY 9: Create Your Own Feeling Flower

2. Blank Petal and Centre Templates

NB: Print minimum 7 petals, 1 centre

 

 

 

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