One thing I have noticed is they (students) actually can differentiate between emotions and they can name emotions now. When we first introduced it, the things they were shouting out, when we wanted to use emotions - weren’t emotions. I don’t think they really knew what an emotion was, or if they did, they only knew happy, sad, or angry.

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I like the tummy breathing activity … that day I was kind of upset and it made me feel better … I think Sparklers is a really good way to calm you down and that a whole lot of schools should do it.

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30 classroom activities for teachers to support the wellbeing of K-8 students

Sparklers activities are designed with teachers and students in mind! Add a sparkle, a little and often, to notice the effects.

Sparklers activities are designed to improve wellbeing and emotional literacy at a classroom level, without singling kids out. Easily pick an activity based on what you'd like to explore with your kids, to compliment other learning, or based on what your kids need at any time.

Easy to use, Sparklers is complimentary to other programs and supports social skill learning and emotional regulation in a fun way that students can relate to.

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88%

of teachers believed Sparklers’ activities increased the ability of students to talk about their own emotions.

94%

of teachers believed that using Sparklers activities helped students learning skills to calm anxious feelings, and supported students to manage their feelings.

77%

of teachers believed Sparklers helped prepare students for learning.

99%

of teachers believe Sparklers reduces anti-social behavior.

Ready for learning

These activities help kids settle in, focus, and feel ready to learn—because when kids feel calm and secure, their brains are primed for learning.

These activities help kids settle in, focus, and feel ready to learn—because when kids feel calm and secure, their brains are primed for learning. Themes to pick from include:

Managing emotions

Big feelings can be tough for little people—these activities give kids practical ways to recognize, express, and regulate emotions so they can navigate challenges with more confidence.

Mindfulness

A few mindful moments can make a world of difference—lifelong skills to manage stress, improve focus, and build emotional resilience.

Resilience and growth

Activities to help give kids the tools and confidence to face challenges head-on, to problem-solve and to build a growth mindset, in fun, engaging ways.

Connection with the natural world

These activities help kids slow down, connect with their environment, and experience the wellbeing boost that comes from engaging with the natural world.

Gratitude, kindness and friendship

Small acts of kindness and gratitude create big ripples—these activities help kids develop empathy, strengthen friendships, and build a more connected classroom community, vital contributors to wellbeing.

How does this help kids touched by disaster?

These activities were originally designed by the All Right? team (of which our founder, Jolie Wills, was a part) to support children to maintain and strengthen their emotional literacy, coping strategies and wellbeing in the wake of disaster. The city of Christchurch, New Zealand was stuck by a series of earthquakes and ongoing aftershocks in 2010 and 2011.

While helpful for teachers and children in the wake of disaster, these activities are designed to grow wellbeing and emotional literacy no matter the context. Children who have the skills of emotional literacy and the tools to nurture their own, and others’, wellbeing, are better equipped to cope with challenge, and to thrive under pressure.

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