| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Psychology |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | Mental health |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Hello, everyone! Today, we're embarking on an exciting journey to explore a very important topic: Mental Health. Before we dive into all the fascinating facts and activities, let’s start with a fun and engaging activity to get our brains warmed up!
Think of a Feeling: Close your eyes for a moment and think about different feelings you experience. It could be happiness, sadness, anger, excitement, or even nervousness.
Choose a Feeling: Write down one feeling on your piece of paper without showing it to anyone.
Act It Out: When it's your turn, stand up and use gestures and facial expressions to show your chosen feeling to the class. Remember, no words allowed!
Guess the Feeling: The rest of the class will try to guess what feeling you’re representing. Once they’ve guessed it, talk about a time when you felt that way and why.
This fun charades game helps us connect with our own feelings and the feelings of others. It reminds us that everyone experiences emotions, which is a key part of our mental health. Our mental health includes how we think, feel, and act — and understanding our feelings is the first step in taking care of it!
By participating in this activity, you’ve not only had fun but also started to think more about mental health! Remember, just like our physical health, our mental health is important, and learning about it can help us and those around us live happier lives.
Now that we're all warmed up, let’s dive deeper into what mental health means and how we can take care of our minds just like we take care of our bodies!