Good to Be Me – Examples of Baby SEAL Planning
Baby SEAL
Weekly Group Plan
Week beginning (Wk 1)
Warm Up ActivitiesSign in
Roll the ball to….
If your name is…. / Resources Needed
Puppet and bag
Photo of the puppet
Group Aim
I can… tell you/show you things I am good at / PSED Focus ( sharing, turn taking etc)
Participation
Turn taking
Activities
Monday
Introduce the puppet to every one. The children introduce themselves to the puppet. The puppet likes….. Iam ………… and I like……… the children tell the puppet their likes.
The puppet tries to remember what they like
Tuesday
Show the children a photo of the puppet. Do they want her to come back? How can they makes sure she comes back?
Adult scribes an invitation/ the chidlren can sign it
Wednesday
What else could we tell the puppet about our class
I like to play in the …… area
Thursday
Talk about a question to ask a friend.
Ask a friend what they like to play with in the classroom.
Share with the group
Friday
Make a welcome sign for the puppet.
Mark make/ create a picture of the puppet
Review
Can I join in thumbs up/ thumbs down / Relaxation
Hand on chest breathe in234 out 23456
Next Steps Evaluation
Baby SEAL
Weekly Group Plan
Week beginning (wk2)
Warm Up Activities- Feeling fans
- Find your match
- Group photo
- Puppet
- Pre made book
Group Aim
I can… say or show when I am feeling sad / PSED Focus ( sharing, turn taking etc)
I can participate and contribute to the group
Activities
Monday
The puppet is feeling sad. What can the children say to help her come out of the bag. It doesn’t work so the children have to think about why she is feeling sad.
(model sentence)The puppet is sad because…..
Tuesday
The puppet is still feeling sad. Think of questions to ask to find out why she/he is sad. Eventually find out ( she has lost her favouriteTeddy)
What makes the chidlren sad **
Wednesday
How can we chear the puppet up?
Create a simple book; ‘We made the puppet feel better by…
Thursday
Follow on from Wednesday
Friday
Feeling fans
How can we make our friends happy? Group photo /teacher scribe the ideas
Review
Puppet on the ladder / Relaxation
Feathery fingers
Next Steps Evaluation
Baby SEAL
Weekly Group Plan
Week beginning(wk 3)
Warm Up Activities- Pass the bean bag
- Pass a smile around the group
- Smile card x6
- Pictures of things that make you feel happy
Group Aim
I can… show when I am feeling happy or sad / PSED Focus ( sharing, turn taking etc)
- Is sensitive to the feelings of others
Activities
Monday
Puppet comes out of her home. Can the children guess how she is feeling.
How do we know when we are feeling happy?
Tuesday
Selection of picture on the table the children choose one.
Model sentence I feel happy when… because….
Wednesday
Draw/paint a picture of things that make them happy.
Thursday
Sad /happy puppet make a simple lollipop stick puppet
Friday
Re visit I feel happy when…. because…
Review
- Puppet up the ladder
- Owl eyes
Next Steps Evaluation
Baby SEAL
Weekly Group Plan
Week beginning (wk4)
Warm Up Activities- Find your match
- Zoom
- relaxing music
- aromatherapy candle
Group Aim
I can… feel relaxed / PSED Focus ( sharing, turn taking etc)
I am developing awareness of my own needs
Activities
Monday
The puppet is relaxing listening to music
How do we know that the puppet is relaxed and not asleep.
- Arms and legs are floppy
- She is still and quiet
Tuesday
Talk in whispers so as to not disturb the puppet. Lets learn how to relax
Children lie down make their arms and legs floppy. How long can you stay quiet?
Wednesday
Revisit feeling relaxed
When do you think it will be good to relax.
Thursday
Take photos of the childen being relaxed make into an e book
I am ------when I am relaxed
Friday
Create a sequence of activities to make you feel relaxed add bubble words
Review
Puppet on the ladder / Relaxation
Deep breathing /vision throw away worries
Next Steps Evaluation
Baby SEAL
Weekly Group Plan
Week beginning (wk5)
Warm Up Activities- Simon says..
- Zoom
- Puppet
- Bubble sheet
- Peg worry doll
Group Aim
I can… say when I am feeling worried / PSED Focus ( sharing, turn taking etc)
- forms good relationships with adults and peers
Activities
Monday
The puppet looks worried ( legs crossed arms folded etc)
Expalin that she doesn’t feel right (funny feeling in her tummy and her head hurts). Guess what is the matter.( is she ill, scared, something happened ). Suggest that you feel that way if you are a bit worried)
Tuesday
What has made her feel worried? Is it the dentist etc
Question Why do you feel worried?
Wednesday
Look at the feelings fans. Create a bubble about things that can worry us
Thursday
How wother cultures help deal with being worried
Make a worry doll. Show guatamarlan Worry doll
Friday
If worried need to think of things to help relax.
Exercise /jokes/think about something different
Review
Puppet on the ladder / Relaxation
Owl eyes
Rain shower
Next Steps Evaluation
Baby SEAL
Weekly Group Plan
Week beginning (wk6)
Warm Up Activities- ..Simon says..
- Pass the Bean bag
Group Aim
I can… tell you what I have learnt / PSED Focus ( sharing, turn taking etc)
- turn taking
Activities
Monday
Revisit the warm up games and play those that have been enjoyed
Tuesday
Where do you feel happy sad worried and excitied ( draw around a person to show where they feel.
Wednesday
Goldern card to give to another person ( say something good about)
Thursday
Create a card to say thank you to the puppet for coming to visit.
What can you remember about the activities we have done?
Friday
Continue the day before
Review
Puppet on the ladder
Have we met our goals / Relaxation
Owl eyes
Feathery Fingers
Next Steps Evaluation