5 Day Belonging Challenge – Children’s Mental Health Week

Help children explore belonging and connection with this fun, flexible 5-day challenge designed for Children’s Mental Health Week. Each day introduces a simple, hands-on activity to encourage children to reflect on what makes them feel included, safe, and valued in their school, home, or community.

How it works:

• Each day has a different theme and activity: drawing, colouring, discussion prompts, or simple games
• Activities are suitable for EYFS through KS2, with easy adult guidance for adaptation
• Encourages children to think about their own place, the people around them, and ways to include others
• Can be used in the classroom, small groups, or at home

Example activities:

• Day 1: Identifying a place where you feel comfortable
• Day 2: Thinking about people who make you feel included
• Day 3: Sharing what makes you, YOU
• Day 4: Sharing ways to make others feel included
• Day 5: Reflecting on what makes you feel you belong

This ready-to-use, printable resource supports children in developing a sense of belonging, building social and emotional skills, and fostering positive connections with the people and places around them.

Download: Belonging Challenge

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