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Quick 5 to 10 minute PAWS starters for circle time, PSHE and PE.
Ages 4–11 · 5–10 minutes each · one A4 page per starter.
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Objective: To understand that trying and giving our best matters more than getting it right first time.
Prep: None. Optional: sticky notes for goals.
Discuss
Activity: Children set one 'have a go' goal for the week and share it at the end.
Reflect: What is one thing you will have a go at today?
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Objective: To recognise kind actions and how they help others feel included.
Prep: Strips of paper and glue or tape for the chain.
Discuss
Activity: Create a class 'kindness chain' with one link added for each kind act seen.
Reflect: Who could you be kind to before home time?
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Objective: To practise sharing ideas and listening as a team.
Prep: Scrap paper (5 sheets per group) and tape.
Discuss
Activity: Small groups build the tallest paper tower together, then talk about who helped and how.
Reflect: What did you do to help your team today?
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Objective: To name simple ways to play safely and keep going when things feel hard.
Prep: Large paper and pens for each group.
Discuss
Activity: Groups make a 'Stay Safe & Strong' poster of rules for PE or playtime.
Reflect: What is one safety rule you will remember at playtime?
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