The Flow Your Own Way Project

How we work with the aims of the Curriculum for Excellence (Scotland)

     
            Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
            Aims and Outcomes of The Flow Your Own Way Project
        
            I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them.
            We teach children to understand where their emotional experiences come from and how their psychology operates to help navigate the challenges of everyday life.  Group discussion after each activity promotes emotional intelligence and confidence to share feelings.
        
             I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them.
            We help children to understand where thoughts and feelings come from and how we can avoid them overpowering or limiting us

            I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances.
            Through fun activities, group discussion and exercises we promote calm and flow. Here, children can more readily locate feelings of self belief and wisdom. We explore many options for problem solving and making good choices to seek help for themselves and others when needed.  
        
            I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave.
            We learn thoughts and feelings are transient – influenced by our inner landscape. Although we can’t control these, we can choose which we want to invest in – giving less attention to negative ones in favour of the more positive. We see that external circumstances do not affect our wellbeing, but how we react to these.
 Awareness is a key concept. By understanding where our emotional compass is, we use creative activities, movement and relaxation techniques to enable children to self-regulate and then so they can react in more productive ways.
        
            I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others.
            We highlight the importance of connection and relationships with friends and family. Our activities promote self belief and foster respect for ourselves and others. We learn to be mindful of different opinions, understanding that despite our differences we all have value and deserve to be listened to.  Kindness, gratitude, love and understanding are discussed in the context of our own wellbeing and that of others. 
 
            I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships.
            Children are directed to get curious about their own innate toolbox of wellbeing that provides good feelings such as confidence, love, kindness, courage, hope, wisdom, resilience and motivation to name a few.  We are born with these amazing superpowers but sometimes get overwhelmed and forget they are there.  We look at strategies to help us remember these can always be relied upon and help us believe in ourselves and show fairness towards others.
 
            I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times.
            We provide children with creative activities, movement and relaxation techniques to promote flow, where they are focused, in a calm space and able to access more readily feelings of wellbeing and resilience to help them through challenging times.

Mental and Emotional Wellbeing	Aims and Outcomes of The Flow Your Own Way Project
I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them.	We teach children to understand where their emotional experiences come from and how their psychology operates to help navigate the challenges of everyday life. Group discussion after each activity promotes emotional intelligence and confidence to share feelings.
I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them.	We help children to understand where thoughts and feelings come from and how we can avoid them overpowering or limiting us
I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances.	Through fun activities, group discussion and exercises we promote calm and flow. Here, children can more readily locate feelings of self belief and wisdom. We explore many options for problem solving and making good choices to seek help for themselves and others when needed.
I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave.	We learn thoughts and feelings are transient – influenced by our inner landscape. Although we can’t control these, we can choose which we want to invest in – giving less attention to negative ones in favour of the more positive. We see that external circumstances do not affect our wellbeing, but how we react to these. Awareness is a key concept. By understanding where our emotional compass is, we use creative activities, movement and relaxation techniques to enable children to self-regulate and then so they can react in more productive ways.
I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others.	We highlight the importance of connection and relationships with friends and family. Our activities promote self belief and foster respect for ourselves and others. We learn to be mindful of different opinions, understanding that despite our differences we all have value and deserve to be listened to. Kindness, gratitude, love and understanding are discussed in the context of our own wellbeing and that of others.
I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships.	Children are directed to get curious about their own innate toolbox of wellbeing that provides good feelings such as confidence, love, kindness, courage, hope, wisdom, resilience and motivation to name a few. We are born with these amazing superpowers but sometimes get overwhelmed and forget they are there. We look at strategies to help us remember these can always be relied upon and help us believe in ourselves and show fairness towards others.
I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times.	We provide children with creative activities, movement and relaxation techniques to promote flow, where they are focused, in a calm space and able to access more readily feelings of wellbeing and resilience to help them through challenging times.

We are aware that local authorities and schools are alive to these issues and rightly place health and wellbeing at the heart of the Curriculum for Excellence. Further, a key feature of the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 deals with prevention and early intervention and outlines an ambition that every child and young person should have appropriate access to emotional and mental wellbeing support in school.