The following provides a list of activity ideas for each sub-outcome of MTOP Outcome 3: Children And Young People Have A Strong Sense Of Wellbeing.
Indoor Activity Ideas
3.1 Children and young people become strong in their social, emotional and mental wellbeing
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Mindful Breathing — Bubble breathing or guided relaxation.
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Feelings Circle — Sharing emotions with cards or puppets.
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Gratitude Journal — Drawing or writing daily positives.
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Yoga Stretch — Calm poses like butterfly or child’s pose.
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Storytime Reflection — Read books about emotions and discuss.
3.2 Children and young people become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing
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Healthy Snack Prep — Make fruit kebabs or veggie wraps.
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Hydration Chart — Track daily water intake.
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Stretch Breaks — Short movement routines between tasks.
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Handwashing Song — Practice hygiene with music.
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Food Group Sorting — Match foods to categories.
3.3 Children and young people are aware of and develop strategies to support their own mental and physical health and personal safety
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Safety Scenario Role‑Play — Act out situations like stranger danger, fire drills, or safe internet use.
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Mindfulness Corner — A quiet space with breathing cards, stress balls, and calming music.
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Healthy Choices Board Game — Play a game where children choose safe and healthy options to move forward.
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Personal Safety Posters — Create posters about handwashing, safe boundaries, or emergency contacts.
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Problem‑Solving Circle — Group discussions on how to handle peer pressure or unsafe situations.
Outdoor Activity Ideas
3.1 Children and young people become strong in their social, emotional and mental wellbeing
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Mindful Walk — Quiet stroll noticing sounds and sights.
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Emotion Statues — Freeze in poses showing different feelings.
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Circle Drumming — Group rhythm play to express mood.
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Nature Gratitude Hunt — Find items outdoors to be thankful for.
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Outdoor Yoga — Tree pose or sun salutation in fresh air.
3.2 Children and young people become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing
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Fitness Obstacle Course — Skipping, crawling, balancing.
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Sun Safety Role Play — Practice hats and sunscreen.
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Sports Rotation — Try soccer, basketball, or relay races.
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Hydration Relay — Carry water cups safely across a course.
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Outdoor Dance — Group dance sessions for fun fitness.
3.3 Children and young people are aware of and develop strategies to support their own mental and physical health and personal safety
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Safety Walk — Explore the playground or community, identifying safe vs unsafe areas.
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Buddy System Practice — Pair children during outdoor play to reinforce looking out for each other.
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Obstacle Course With Safety Rules — Children navigate a course while practicing safe movement strategies.
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Sun Safety Relay — Teams race to put on hats, sunglasses, and apply pretend sunscreen.
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Emergency Drill Practice — Outdoor fire or evacuation drills to build confidence in safety routines.
Further Reading
Activity Ideas To Support MTOP Outcome 1 - Children And Young People Have A Strong Sense Of Identity
MTOP Learning Outcomes V2.0
Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0
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