The School of Play Curriculum
Primary School Foundation - Grade Two
Week Thirty Five celebrates the powerful life skill of confidence. Inspired by Jupiter’s bold, glowing presence, students are encouraged to recognise their inner strengths and share them proudly with others. Star Performer gives every child a safe moment to shine in front of their classmates, building courage through celebration and support. My Super Self-Shield deepens this reflection by helping students identify the qualities that make them special, unique, and strong. Together, these activities teach students that confidence grows when we acknowledge who we are and allow ourselves to be seen.
The week continues with activities that link body, voice, and emotion to growing inner belief. Power Pose Challenge shows students how posture and positive affirmations can shift feelings of bravery and self-worth, while Confidence Hearts invites them to reflect on proud moments and share them through art and words. These activities nurture self-belief, gratitude, and peer connection, reminding students that when they shine their light confidently, they inspire others to shine too. Week Thirty Five reinforces that confidence is not about being the loudest, but about being brave, celebrating strengths, and lifting one another up.
Weekly Lessons
Star Performer
Star Performer is a joyful celebration of confidence, courage, and self-expression. Students are invited to step into the spotlight and share something they feel proud of, whether it’s a dance move, a silly joke, a special skill, or simply a brave smile. This playful moment encourages children to recognise their strengths and practise being seen in a supportive, positive environment. With 30 seconds to shine, each student experiences what it feels like to be acknowledged, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
As classmates cheer, clap, and encourage one another, the room fills with connection and joy. Students learn the importance of lifting others up, showing kindness, and celebrating each person’s unique abilities. The supportive audience role is just as empowering as performing, reinforcing empathy and unity within the group. Inspired by Jupiter’s message that everyone carries a bright inner light, “Star Performer” helps students understand that confidence grows when we share it together, and that every student has something special worth celebrating.
Respectful Relationships
Confidence, Self-Worth & Personal Strength
This activity supports students to:
- Build confidence by sharing something they feel proud of.
- Recognise and celebrate their own strengths, talents, and uniqueness.
- Develop emotional courage by stepping into the spotlight in a safe, supportive space.
Positive Peer Support & Encouragement
Students practise:
- Cheering, clapping, and verbally encouraging others.
- Showing genuine support when peers take risks or try something new.
- Creating a culture where effort and bravery are celebrated, not judged.
Belonging & Inclusion
Star Performer helps students to:
- Feel seen, valued, and accepted by their peers.
- Experience a sense of belonging through shared celebration.
- Understand that everyone deserves a moment to shine, regardless of ability.
Respect & Turn-Taking
Through the structure of the activity, students learn to:
- Take turns patiently and respectfully.
- Give full attention to the person performing.
- Honour shared rules that ensure fairness and emotional safety.
Empathy & Emotional Awareness
This activity encourages students to:
- Recognise how it feels to be watched, supported, or applauded.
- Develop empathy for peers who may feel nervous or shy.
- Respond kindly and positively to others’ vulnerability.
Communication & Positive Expression
Students are supported to:
- Express themselves verbally or physically in a confident way.
- Use positive language and body cues (clapping, smiling, cheering).
- Understand how encouragement can boost someone else’s confidence.
Emotional Safety & Psychological Safety
Star Performer reinforces:
- A safe environment where students can try without fear of embarrassment.
- The idea that mistakes, silliness, or quiet sharing are all welcome.
- Trust within the group through consistent positive responses.
Social Courage & Bravery
This activity builds:
- Willingness to take healthy social risks.
- Confidence to participate even when feeling unsure.
- Resilience through practising being seen and supported.
Leadership & Presence
Students experience:
- What it feels like to lead the group’s attention briefly.
- Responsibility for holding space respectfully when others lead.
- Balanced leadership, where everyone gets a turn.
My Super Self-Shield
My Super Self-Shield is a creative and empowering activity where students design their own superhero-style shield to represent their strengths, qualities, and personal “superpowers.” Through colours, symbols, and drawings, students reflect on what makes them brave, unique, and proud. The process encourages self-awareness and boosts confidence as children discover the powerful traits they carry within themselves.
Once completed, students have the opportunity to share their shields with the group, celebrating individuality while listening respectfully to their peers. The activity reinforces the message from Jupiter, the planet of confidence: when we recognise and honour our strengths, we shine brightly and inspire those around us. My Super Self-Shield helps students build self-belief and proudly carry their inner superpowers into every new challenge.
Respectful Relationships
Confidence, Self-Worth & Identity
This activity supports students to:
- Recognise and celebrate what makes them strong, capable, and unique.
- Develop a positive sense of self by identifying personal strengths and qualities.
- Build self-belief through creative self-expression.
Positive Self-Talk & Emotional Well-Being
Students are encouraged to:
- Reflect on positive traits and abilities rather than focusing on limitations.
- Practise affirming language about themselves in a supportive environment.
- Develop healthy internal dialogue linked to confidence and resilience.
Belonging & Acceptance
My Super Self-Shield helps students to:
- Feel valued for who they are, not who they compare themselves to.
- Understand that everyone’s “shield” looks different and that diversity is a strength.
- Experience inclusion through shared celebration of individuality.
Respect for Self & Others
Through creating and sharing their shields, students learn to:
- Respect their own identity, strengths, and personal story.
- Listen respectfully when others share what makes them proud.
- Appreciate different abilities, talents, and qualities within the group.
Empathy & Appreciation of Differences
This activity encourages students to:
- Develop empathy by hearing about others’ strengths and experiences.
- Recognise that everyone has challenges and superpowers.
- Respond kindly and positively to peers’ self-expression.
Communication & Self-Expression
Students practise:
- Explaining personal meaning through symbols, colours, and drawings.
- Sharing ideas verbally in a safe and supportive setting.
- Using clear language to describe strengths and feelings.
Emotional Safety & Psychological Safety
My Super Self-Shield reinforces:
- A classroom culture where it feels safe to talk about personal qualities.
- Permission to share as much or as little as feels comfortable.
- Trust that personal reflections will be met with kindness and respect.
Agency & Autonomy
This activity supports students to:
- Make independent choices about how they represent themselves.
- Take ownership of their identity and strengths.
- Feel empowered through creative decision-making.
Leadership & Presence
Students experience:
- Standing confidently in front of peers when sharing their shield.
- Holding space respectfully when others share.
- Balanced leadership, where everyone has an opportunity to be seen.
Positive Classroom Culture
Overall, this activity contributes to:
- A strengths-based classroom mindset.
- Strong peer relationships are built on encouragement and respect.
- A shared language around confidence, identity, and self-worth.
Power Pose Challenge
The Power Pose Challenge is an energising confidence-building activity where students use their bodies to express strength, positivity, and courage. Through simple superhero-style poses, children learn how movement can influence how they feel on the inside. As they stretch tall like rockets, stand firm like mountains, or take wide star poses, students explore physical balance, coordination, and the empowering link between body language and self-belief. The activity invites them to stand proudly, feel grounded, and discover the powerful light they carry within, just like the Playful Astronauts on Jupiter.
Alongside each pose, students speak short, brave affirmations such as “I am strong” or “I can do hard things.” This combination of movement and mindful language helps build emotional resilience, self-esteem, and positive thinking. The Power Pose Challenge is playful, uplifting, and accessible to all learners, offering a safe space to practise confidence in a fun, engaging way. When children see themselves standing tall and sounding brave, they begin to feel brave, reinforcing Jupiter’s lesson that true confidence comes from within and grows stronger each time we choose to shine.
Respectful Relationships
Confidence & Positive Sense of Self
This activity supports students to:
- Develop self-belief by physically embodying confidence and strength.
- Recognise that confidence can be practised and grown through action.
- Build a positive self-image through strong posture and affirming language.
Emotional Regulation & Self-Management
Power Pose Challenge helps students to:
- Use body awareness and breathing to feel calm, grounded, and steady.
- Practise positive self-talk during moments of uncertainty or challenge.
- Learn that physical movement can influence emotional state.
Positive Self-Talk & Inner Dialogue
Students are encouraged to:
- Use short affirmations such as “I am brave” or “I believe in myself.”
- Replace self-doubt with supportive internal language.
- Build habits of encouragement that strengthen resilience and confidence.
Body Autonomy & Respect for Self
Through movement and choice, students learn to:
- Listen to their own bodies and move in ways that feel safe and empowering.
- Respect personal space while moving alongside others.
- Understand that confidence looks and feels different for everyone.
Emotional Safety & Psychological Safety
This activity reinforces:
- A safe classroom environment where students can try, experiment, and play without judgment.
- Permission to participate at a level that feels comfortable.
- Trust that confidence-building is supported, not forced.
Belonging & Inclusion
Power Pose Challenge supports students to:
- Feel part of a group experience where everyone participates together.
- Celebrate effort rather than performance.
- Understand that confidence is not about comparison, but self-connection.
Respect for Others & Shared Participation
Students practise:
- Encouraging peers through shared movement and group affirmations.
- Taking turns and following group cues respectfully.
- Being aware of others while moving in shared space.
Agency & Choice
This activity allows students to:
- Choose poses that feel right for their body and emotions.
- Select affirmations that resonate personally.
- Take ownership of how they express strength and confidence.
Leadership & Presence
Students experience:
- Standing tall and present within a group.
- Leading by example through confident posture and calm focus.
- Understanding that leadership can be quiet, embodied, and self-directed.
Confidence Hearts
Confidence Hearts gives students a simple, meaningful way to recognise and celebrate something they feel proud of. Using a heart-shaped card, students draw or write a moment that made them feel confident, strong, or capable. The activity encourages gentle self-reflection, helping children notice their own growth, bravery, or effort. Whether it’s learning a new skill, helping a friend, or trying something challenging, students use colours, symbols, and creativity to express the things that make them feel good about themselves.
Once their heart is complete, students can choose to share it with the group or take it home to someone special, spreading their confidence beyond the classroom. This creates a powerful bridge between school and family, allowing children to proudly share who they are becoming. Inspired by Jupiter’s glowing sense of self-belief, Confidence Hearts helps young learners understand that confidence doesn’t have to be loud, it can be a small, treasured moment written on a heart that reminds them of their strengths.
Respectful Relationships
Confidence & Positive Sense of Self
This activity supports students to:
- Recognise and name personal strengths, achievements, and moments of pride.
- Build a positive self-image through reflection on effort, growth, and capability.
- Understand that confidence can come from everyday actions, not just big successes.
Emotional Awareness & Self-Reflection
Confidence Hearts encourages students to:
- Reflect on how it feels to succeed, try, or persist.
- Connect emotions (pride, happiness, bravery) with specific actions or experiences.
- Develop language to describe internal feelings and self-worth.
Positive Identity Development
Through creative expression, students learn to:
- See themselves as capable, valued, and worthy.
- Strengthen their sense of identity by acknowledging what makes them proud.
- Develop confidence that is internally driven rather than comparison-based.
Expressive Communication
Students practise:
- Using drawing, symbols, or simple written language to express feelings.
- Communicating personal experiences in a respectful and meaningful way.
- Sharing self-reflection safely with peers or trusted adults.
Emotional Safety & Psychological Safety
This activity reinforces:
- A classroom environment where self-expression is welcomed and supported.
- Choice around sharing, allowing students to participate at their comfort level.
- Trust that personal reflections will be respected and celebrated.
Belonging & Connection
Confidence Hearts supports students to:
- Feel seen and valued for who they are and what they bring to the community.
- Recognise that everyone has something to be proud of, even if it looks different.
- Build connection through shared celebration of growth and effort.
Respect for Self & Others
Students learn to:
- Treat their own achievements with kindness and pride.
- Listen respectfully when others share their moments of confidence.
- Celebrate peers without comparison or judgment.
Family Connection & Supportive Relationships
By taking the Confidence Heart home, students:
- Strengthen the link between school learning and family relationships.
- Practise sharing emotions and achievements with trusted adults.
- Reinforce that confidence is nurtured both at school and at home.
Agency & Choice
The activity allows students to:
- Choose what they feel proud of and how they express it.
- Decide whether to draw, write, or combine both forms of expression.
- Take ownership of their confidence journey.
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