Here is a game to get your students thinking critically and creatively and hopefully there will be a lot of chat too! Where Do You Stand? – A Habits of Heart Circle Time Game This game works with all ages. Scaffold the younger year levels as needed. You will need a ball of string or […]
No Put Downs!
Here is a Habits of Heart game to encourage students to interact with others in a positive and uplifting way. Encourage your students to look for the good in each other. Remember, everyone is created in the image of God – so look for each student’s special and wonderful gifts and qualities. Reinforce this with […]
Set your goals!
Here is a game to foster positive growth for all your students. Go for Goals-– A Habits of Heart Circle Time Game Place the Habits of Heart cards around the room. Ask the students to think about a goal they have, based on one of the Habits of Heart. Perhaps they wish to be more […]
What are your streng...
Here is another Circle Time Activity to help students focus on their strengths and on the positive strengths of those around them. It helps your class to appreciate and value all the members of the class. You will need a class set of Habits of Heart cards with one Habit on each card. Search for […]
Let’s go Walking!
Heart Walk – A Habits of Heart Circle Time Game Habits of Heart can pave the way for well-being and emotional literacy in your classroom. Team this with Circle Time and you can have fabulous lessons that will engage and motivate your students. Sue Roffey has the most amazing resources for developing Circle Time in […]
Dreaming of Habits
Jonathan Whereat reflects on the origins of the Habits of Heart What was the need or challenge being addressed? While The Southport School is a Christian and Church school it is embedded in the secular and liberal context of modern Australia. This context is influential in shaping both the values of the students and the educational […]