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\n\n2. List three things you do that help you feel better when you’re having a tough day.

\n\n3. Why do you think self-care is important? How does taking care of yourself help you at school and at home?

\n\n## Section 2: My Super Self-Care Strategies\n\n1. Think about a time when you felt stressed or overwhelmed. What did you do to feel better? Describe your experience:

\n\n2. Imagine you are a self-care superhero. What powers would you have to help you and your friends feel calm and happy? (Draw your superhero or describe their powers!)

\n\n3. Create a list of your top 5 self-care strategies. These could be things like reading a book, drawing, playing outside, or talking to a friend.

\n\n## Section 3: Planning for Self-Care\n\n1. Draw or write down a simple self-care plan. List at least three activities you will do during the week to practice self-care. Consider things that make you feel relaxed, happy, and energized.

\n\n2. How will you remind yourself to take these self-care breaks? Write down one idea or draw a reminder that could help you remember.

\n\nGreat job, Self-Care Superhero! Keep your worksheet safe and refer to it whenever you need a self-care boost." }, "toolName": "edit_material", "toolCallId": "duM2z8NM6f1nJrGf" } ] }, { "id": "uuEz6DiselOxuksp", "role": "assistant", "content": [ { "args": { "id": "self-care-activity-create-self-care-plan", "name": "Self-Care Activity: Create Your Self-Care Plan", "type": "activity", "thoughts": "This activity will engage students in creating their own self-care superhero persona and a practical self-care plan. It will encourage creativity and collaboration as students design their superhero and discuss self-care strategies." }, "type": "tool-call", "toolName": "edit_material", "toolCallId": "Io2eyav64jfqVTSP" } ] }, { "id": "fkNG9WcvbkQvEidX", "role": "tool", "content": [ { "type": "tool-result", "result": { "markdown": "# Self-Care Activity: Create Your Self-Care Plan\n\nWelcome, Self-Care Superheroes! In this activity, you will design your own superhero persona whose special power is helping you and your friends practice self-care. Use your creativity and teamwork to build a plan that outlines easy, fun, and practical ways to take care of yourself every day.\n\n## Activity Steps\n\n1. **Form Small Groups**: Work with 3-4 classmates to discuss what self-care means and share ideas on how to feel good and manage stress.

\n\n2. **Design Your Superhero Persona**: In your group, come up with a unique name and backstory for your self-care superhero. Consider questions like:\n - What special powers or abilities do they have that help them relax or feel empowered?\n - How do they help others feel calm and happy?\n\n You can draw your superhero or write a description. Use plenty of colors and have fun!

\n\n3. **Create a Self-Care Plan**: As a group, brainstorm and list at least three activities that your superhero (and you) can do during the week to practice self-care. These might include activities like taking a walk, reading a book, drawing, or deep breathing exercises. Write down your ideas or draw them out.

\n\n4. **Share With The Class**: Each group will present their superhero and self-care plan. Explain how each activity helps you feel better and stay calm.

\n\n## Discussion Prompts\n\n- What are some challenges you face when trying to practice self-care?\n- How might your self-care strategies look different when you are at home versus at school?\n- How can these strategies help you be a better friend and classmate?\n\n## Reflection\n\nTake a moment after your group presentation to reflect on the activity. Write down one new idea you learned from another group that you might add to your personal self-care plan.

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\n\n2. List three things you do that help you feel better when you’re having a tough day.

\n\n3. Why do you think self-care is important? How does taking care of yourself help you at school and at home?

\n\n## Section 2: My Super Self-Care Strategies\n\n1. Think about a time when you felt stressed or overwhelmed. What did you do to feel better? Describe your experience:

\n\n2. Imagine you are a self-care superhero. What powers would you have to help you and your friends feel calm and happy? (Draw your superhero or describe their powers!)

\n\n3. Create a list of your top 5 self-care strategies. These could be things like reading a book, drawing, playing outside, or talking to a friend.

\n\n## Section 3: Planning for Self-Care\n\n1. Draw or write down a simple self-care plan. List at least three activities you will do during the week to practice self-care. Consider things that make you feel relaxed, happy, and energized.

\n\n2. How will you remind yourself to take these self-care breaks? Write down one idea or draw a reminder that could help you remember.

\n\nGreat job, Self-Care Superhero! Keep your worksheet safe and refer to it whenever you need a self-care boost." }, "name": "Self-Care Superheroes Worksheet", "type": "worksheet" }, { "id": "self-care-activity-create-self-care-plan", "data": { "markdown": "# Self-Care Activity: Create Your Self-Care Plan\n\nWelcome, Self-Care Superheroes! In this activity, you will design your own superhero persona whose special power is helping you and your friends practice self-care. Use your creativity and teamwork to build a plan that outlines easy, fun, and practical ways to take care of yourself every day.\n\n## Activity Steps\n\n1. **Form Small Groups**: Work with 3-4 classmates to discuss what self-care means and share ideas on how to feel good and manage stress.

\n\n2. **Design Your Superhero Persona**: In your group, come up with a unique name and backstory for your self-care superhero. Consider questions like:\n - What special powers or abilities do they have that help them relax or feel empowered?\n - How do they help others feel calm and happy?\n\n You can draw your superhero or write a description. Use plenty of colors and have fun!

\n\n3. **Create a Self-Care Plan**: As a group, brainstorm and list at least three activities that your superhero (and you) can do during the week to practice self-care. These might include activities like taking a walk, reading a book, drawing, or deep breathing exercises. Write down your ideas or draw them out.

\n\n4. **Share With The Class**: Each group will present their superhero and self-care plan. Explain how each activity helps you feel better and stay calm.

\n\n## Discussion Prompts\n\n- What are some challenges you face when trying to practice self-care?\n- How might your self-care strategies look different when you are at home versus at school?\n- How can these strategies help you be a better friend and classmate?\n\n## Reflection\n\nTake a moment after your group presentation to reflect on the activity. Write down one new idea you learned from another group that you might add to your personal self-care plan.

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