activity Archives

Strength cards: Developing Self-knowledge

Strength cards is an activity that we use in some of our Citywise groups while focusing on the topic of Self-knowledge. If your child is in a group this year, they may have used the strength cards with their mentor. It can also be an interesting activity to do with your child at home, to […]

The Toothpaste Experiment

The Toothpaste Experiment is a fun (though messy!) activity that’s perfect for exploring kindness with children. Before you start, why not explain to your child why kindness is important and how it can impact not only other people, but also ourselves? Completing small acts of kindness can create a chemical reaction in our brains! When […]

Making a family coat of arms

In our mentoring curriculum, one of the first things children consider is the topic of self-knowledge. This is all about identifying some of the key things, that make you who you are. These can include for example your hobbies, your strengths and your values. It’s also a brilliant way for the mentors and children to […]