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Program OverviewA positive mental wellbeing program specially designed for children in kinder and early learning centres. Features of the program include;
• TRP Early Years Curriculum which has been mapped against The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Lessons that include a session plan and contain activities/experiences to set up in your early learning space
• Activities that have been developed with the learning and development needs of this age group in mind – minimal time sitting in large groups and lots of hands-on activities
• Lessons with detailed instructions, resources and learning intentions and a focus on one of The Resilience Project key pillars of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy
Program Resources• A comprehensive Educator Resource which
clearly steps educators through the 21-week program. Program lessons have been developed by experienced Early Years Educators
• Access to our online resource hub which contains up-to-date information, resources, newsletters and educator self-care activities
• Access to a four-part educator professional development digital series
• An Early Years Family Journal designed to link the key concepts into the home environment for every student/family. The journal includes;
» Daily reflection activities for families to complete together focusing on The Resilience Project key pillars of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy
» Ideas for family connection time activities that families can complete together over the weekend
» Links to the activities the children are completing in their Early Learning Centre to further enrich the learning.
EARLY YEARS FAMILY JOURNAL | 45
ACTIVITY 8: GRATITUDE TREE/JAR Creating a family gratitude tree or jar is a great way to remember all the things you have to be thankful for as a family. The tree or jar makes a great visual reminder for everyone every day.
You will need:• A glass jar or a tree branch,• Art supplies to decorate the jar/tree,• Coloured paper cut into pieces to write down/draw your things you are
grateful for.• A special place to display the jar/tree – a vase works well for
the tree.
What to do:1. Involve everyone in decorating the jar or finding the tree branch.2. Use the coloured pieces of paper to write down or draw things people in
your family are grateful for. You can also cut pictures out of magazines or print from the internet.
3. Put the pieces of paper in the jar OR attach them to the tree branch with a pin/mini peg/ string.
4. Keep some pieces of paper near the tree/ jar and encourage everyone to keep adding things through the week.
5. At the end of the week you can keep going or you can just leave the jar/tree on display as a reminder of how lucky your family is.
Developing you, Develo ing your futurepFAMILY ACTIVITIES
Being a parent is not always easy, however seeing positive changes in yourself and your children makes it all worth it!
You should be very proud of yourself and your children for completing the journal. You have done a fantastic job in practising the strategies and behaviours that will have
a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing!
To keep working on your mental health you might like to try our app or even grab yourself another journal!
CONGRATULATIONS!
EARLY YEARS FAMILY JOURNAL | 45
ACTIVITY 8: GRATITUDE TREE/JAR Creating a family gratitude tree or jar is a great way to remember all the things you have to be thankful for as a family. The tree or jar makes a great visual reminder for everyone every day.
You will need:• A glass jar or a tree branch,• Art supplies to decorate the jar/tree,• Coloured paper cut into pieces to write down/draw your things you are
grateful for.• A special place to display the jar/tree – a vase works well for
the tree.
What to do:1. Involve everyone in decorating the jar or finding the tree branch.2. Use the coloured pieces of paper to write down or draw things people in
your family are grateful for. You can also cut pictures out of magazines or print from the internet.
3. Put the pieces of paper in the jar OR attach them to the tree branch with a pin/mini peg/ string.
4. Keep some pieces of paper near the tree/ jar and encourage everyone to keep adding things through the week.
5. At the end of the week you can keep going or you can just leave the jar/tree on display as a reminder of how lucky your family is.
Developing you, Develo ing your futurepFAMILY ACTIVITIES
Being a parent is not always easy, however seeing positive changes in yourself and your children makes it all worth it!
You should be very proud of yourself and your children for completing the journal. You have done a fantastic job in practising the strategies and behaviours that will have
a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing!
To keep working on your mental health you might like to try our app or even grab yourself another journal!
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Resilience Project Early Years Program
Program OutcomesThere are a number of short and long-term benefits for children, families and early learning centres completing the curriculum including; • Building early learning centre capacity to implement a whole-of-centre approach to wellbeing• Building resilience in children from an early age• Developing ability to identify, communicate and manage their emotions and emotions in others• Helping them to feel happier and improve their overall wellbeing• Providing young people with the skills and tools to help them thrive at school and in their personal lives• Strengthening family and early learning centre relationships• Encouraging families to build positive and strong connections.
CostProgram resources, activities, videos and resource hub - $990 per centre per year and $19 per student which includes a journal for each family.
EARLY YEARS FAMILY JOURNAL | 45
ACTIVITY 8: GRATITUDE TREE/JAR Creating a family gratitude tree or jar is a great way to remember all the things you have to be thankful for as a family. The tree or jar makes a great visual reminder for everyone every day.
You will need:• A glass jar or a tree branch,• Art supplies to decorate the jar/tree,• Coloured paper cut into pieces to write down/draw your things you are
grateful for.• A special place to display the jar/tree – a vase works well for
the tree.
What to do:1. Involve everyone in decorating the jar or finding the tree branch.2. Use the coloured pieces of paper to write down or draw things people in
your family are grateful for. You can also cut pictures out of magazines or print from the internet.
3. Put the pieces of paper in the jar OR attach them to the tree branch with a pin/mini peg/ string.
4. Keep some pieces of paper near the tree/ jar and encourage everyone to keep adding things through the week.
5. At the end of the week you can keep going or you can just leave the jar/tree on display as a reminder of how lucky your family is.
Developing you, Develo ing your futurepFAMILY ACTIVITIES
Being a parent is not always easy, however seeing positive changes in yourself and your children makes it all worth it!
You should be very proud of yourself and your children for completing the journal. You have done a fantastic job in practising the strategies and behaviours that will have
a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing!
To keep working on your mental health you might like to try our app or even grab yourself another journal!
CONGRATULATIONS!
For further program information please email [email protected]
The Resilience Project Early Years Program
EARLY YEARS FAMILY JOURNAL | 45
ACTIVITY 8: GRATITUDE TREE/JAR Creating a family gratitude tree or jar is a great way to remember all the things you have to be thankful for as a family. The tree or jar makes a great visual reminder for everyone every day.
You will need:• A glass jar or a tree branch,• Art supplies to decorate the jar/tree,• Coloured paper cut into pieces to write down/draw your things you are
grateful for.• A special place to display the jar/tree – a vase works well for
the tree.
What to do:1. Involve everyone in decorating the jar or finding the tree branch.2. Use the coloured pieces of paper to write down or draw things people in
your family are grateful for. You can also cut pictures out of magazines or print from the internet.
3. Put the pieces of paper in the jar OR attach them to the tree branch with a pin/mini peg/ string.
4. Keep some pieces of paper near the tree/ jar and encourage everyone to keep adding things through the week.
5. At the end of the week you can keep going or you can just leave the jar/tree on display as a reminder of how lucky your family is.
Developing you, Develo ing your futurepFAMILY ACTIVITIES
Being a parent is not always easy, however seeing positive changes in yourself and your children makes it all worth it!
You should be very proud of yourself and your children for completing the journal. You have done a fantastic job in practising the strategies and behaviours that will have
a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing!
To keep working on your mental health you might like to try our app or even grab yourself another journal!
CONGRATULATIONS!