Growing Together Worksheet
Growing Together Worksheet | Kindness and Emotional Growth Activity for Children
The Growing Together worksheet is a beautifully simple yet impactful tool designed to help children reflect on kindness, self-care, and mutual support. Featuring a black-and-white illustration of a flower pot with two flowers and a watering can, this worksheet encourages children to think about what they need from others and what they can offer to help each other grow.
A Nurturing Tool for Emotional Growth
Symbolic Design: The flower pot and watering can imagery represent the nurturing and support needed for emotional growth. Children will colour the flowers and pot while reflecting on how kindness and self-care contribute to their wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
Promoting Kindness and Self-Care: On this worksheet, children are prompted to consider what they need from others to thrive (represented by the watering can) and what they can offer to others to support their growth (represented by the flowers). This helps them understand the reciprocal nature of kindness and self-care.
Reflective and Creative Activity: This worksheet combines art and reflection, making it a fun and meaningful activity for children. It helps them explore the importance of giving and receiving support, and how their actions contribute to the emotional growth of themselves and those around them.
Helpful Parent/Professional Guide Included
A guide for parents and professionals is included with the worksheet to support its use. This guide provides practical advice on how to introduce the concept of kindness and emotional support to children, suggestions for discussing their reflections, and tips for encouraging ongoing self-care and mutual support.
How It Works:
Colour the Illustration: Children start by colouring the flower pot, flowers, and watering can. This creative activity helps them engage with the concept of nurturing and growth.
Reflect on Needs and Contributions: On the worksheet, children are asked to write about what they need from others to feel supported and what they can offer others to help them grow. This reflection encourages them to think about their own needs and how they can contribute positively to others' lives.
Explore Kindness and Self-Care: By identifying their needs and contributions, children learn about the importance of kindness, self-care, and mutual support. This worksheet promotes a deeper understanding of how emotional growth is supported by both receiving and giving.
What’s Included:
- Growing Together Worksheet: Black-and-white design ready for children to colour and personalise.
- Parent/Professional Guide: A practical guide with tips and advice on how to use the worksheet effectively, fostering discussions about kindness, self-care, and emotional support.
Perfect For:
Promoting Emotional Growth: This worksheet is ideal for helping children reflect on their needs and how they can support others, promoting kindness and emotional resilience.
Encouraging Kindness and Self-Care: Suitable for use at home, in the classroom, or in therapy settings, it encourages children to consider their own needs and the ways they can contribute to others’ wellbeing.
Creative Reflection: A combination of art and reflection, this worksheet provides a meaningful way for children to engage with the concepts of kindness and mutual support.
Digital Download for Immediate Access The Growing Together worksheet is available as a digital download, provided as a PDF file. Print it as many times as you like, making it a flexible resource for parents, teachers, and therapists to use in various settings.