PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox – Play Therapy

Looking for fun and effective ways to teach kids the benefits of physical activity? Our Physical Activity Activities resource is a perfect addition to your school counseling toolbox or SEL curriculum, helping children understand how movement can boost their mood, energy, and overall well-being. This resource, part of a comprehensive coping skills toolbox, uses the inspiring story of Harriet the Horse to make physical activity relatable, engaging, and fun for young learners.

What’s included in our Physical Activity Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: A warm and inviting introduction that gets kids excited to explore physical activity and how it can help them feel better.
• Physical Activity Tip Sheet: A kid-friendly guide with simple ideas for incorporating movement into daily life and understanding its mental and emotional benefits.
• Horses & Physical Activity Handout: Fascinating facts about horses, showcasing their energy and strength as a metaphor for how physical activity can help kids feel powerful and refreshed.
• Story – “Harriet the Horse Finds Her Energy”: A captivating tale about Harriet the Horse learning to use movement to feel her best, helping children connect physical activity with emotional regulation.
• Horse Crafts: A fun 3D Horse Craft for kids to assemble, enhancing creativity and fine motor skills. Included is also a Printable Finger Puppet Horse craft, offering a playful and interactive way to reinforce the lesson and a simple black and white and colored version of a cut/paste horse craft.
• 12 Reflective Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking prompts that encourage kids to reflect on their own physical activity habits and how it helps them feel better.
• Farm Animal Movement Cards: Variety of Movement Cards to reinforce the learning concepts.

This Physical Activity Activities resource makes teaching movement as a coping skill easy and enjoyable. It’s perfect for school counselors, teachers, and parents looking to integrate SEL strategies into their lessons or at-home routines. Help kids discover how moving like Harriet the Horse can bring energy, confidence, and happiness into their lives!

► Looking for more SEL workbook topics? We’ve got you covered!

• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook – Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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