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Make Your Own Happiness - Activity Instructions

“Sometimes ice-cream melts.

Still, happiness is found in little things.

Storms pass.

Puddles beckon”

Safety advice: Make sure to clear your space before you begin dancing. Check for slippery floors or rugs, socks, shoes or sharp edges which could make you hurt yourself.

Step 1.

Read Where Happiness Hides.

Step 2.

In this story, along with things that make them happy, the kids list some things that make them sad sometimes. But they know that even something sad like a rainstorm can leave something good behind, like puddles to splash in.

Make a list of some ways you can change your mood and make yourself happy when you’re feeling down.

Step 3.

One of the best ways to change your mood is to get moving.

Grab your favourite CD or look through YouTube for a happy, bouncy song that really gets you moving.

Step 4.

Once you’ve chosen your song, listen to it while thinking of some dance moves.

I Like To Move It is good for some inspiration.

Step 5.

When you’ve practised heaps, record your dance routine. Remember to have fun and smile!

Taking It Further

Create a poster featuring pictures and words of all the things that make you happy. Stick it up somewhere visible so when you’re feeling sad, you can go and look at this poster and remind yourself of how to get happy again!

Make Your Own Happiness (home learning)

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