REVEALING THE ANSWERS

Connect: Nukko Lake

We are back with another Connect: Nukko Lake update! This week we focused on self-care in a super fun and creative way!

For the activity, each kid was given a piece of cardstock that had hidden phrases on it written in white crayon. Each of these phrases contained different forms of self-care such as “reading,” “journaling,” “playing your favourite sport,” etc. To reveal each phrase, the kids were given paintbrushes and black paint. Once the paper was painted on, the phrases written in white crayon were revealed! The kids had so much fun revealing their unique messages with the paint.

After this activity, we discussed the forms of self-care each person received on their papers. Then we talked about why self-care is important, where/how to use it, and some ways we might feel if we don’t practice our self-care. We feel it is so important to teach kids the power of self-care from a young age. This way, when hard times arise, the kids will be equipped with the tools they need to persevere through it with confidence.

-Amy, BigsNBC Mentoring Coordinator