In search of well-being
Life skill related:
Well-being
Methodology:
Group work
Individual work
Subject:
Geography & possibility to other courses
Age/Grade:
10 - 14
Timing:
180 min eventually more
Materials/suggestions
Personal items to be brought at school
Flashcards provided by the teacher
Use of tools that facilitate sharing information in class (for example Padlet, WordCloud)
Description of the activity:
Introduction to the concept of well being (20 min)
Make these two questions to the pupils in order to find a definition of the concept of well-being.
What does well-being mean? Why are we talking about well-being?
Share the WHO definition of well-being:
Well-being is a positive state experienced by individuals and societies. Similar to health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by social, economic, and environmental conditions. Well-being encompasses quality of life, as well as the ability of people and societies to contribute to the world in accordance with a sense of meaning and purpose. Focusing on well-being supports the tracking of the equitable distribution of resources, overall thriving, and sustainability. A society’s well-being can be observed by the extent to which they are resilient, build capacity for action, and are prepared to transcend challenges.
Flashcards and brainstorming (20 min)
Use flashcards with simple words and definitions (e.g., "Happiness = feeling content and calm", "Relaxation = taking time to rest") to activate students and promote discussion about the concept of well-being.
Ask students to share what they think these words mean, their personal experiences related to those words, or what they do to feel well.
Invite reflection on well-being differences between school and home environments.
Collect ideas and reflections on a shared Padlet to encourage sharing.
Personal objects and sharing personal experience of well being (60 min)
Ask students before the activity in class to bring personal items they associate with their personal well-being.
During the activity, students take turns showing their personal object and explaining why they chose it, how it makes them feel good, or how it relates to their well-being.
Link each object to a keyword or definition on a flashcard.
Create a “well-being circle” with all flashcards and objects displayed together.
Personal reflection
Conclude with a reflection: How can you personally reach your well-being? Is it the same for everyone?
Think and share your strategy in order to feel better. (for example deep breathing, friends)
Flashcards Exemple:
