Are you looking for an easy way to kickstart wellbeing in your classroom? These printable activities and worksheets might be just what you’re looking for!
Here’s what you’ll love:
* The activities are easy to read and implement.
* You can use these resources as standalone worksheets or as part of a comprehensive, science-informed unit study.
* Each activity comes with IEP and BIP recommendations tailored specifically to students with autism
* Proof Positive’s resources are and will always be free.
The best part is educators can use these activities to enhance their own wellbeing, right along with their students. It's a win-win!
It’s Positively Proven!
Everyone, including those with autism, deserves happiness. Using the science of positive psychology to teach the skills of happiness over time can enhance wellbeing and develop resilience for you, your students, and people with autism.
Take control of your wellbeing and promote the wellbeing of others because teachers who feel better do better for their students. Happy teachers=happy students! Learn more about the science of positive psychology.
Take a peek at each resource below:
Activity 1
- Instructions: Identify Your Character Strengths
- Worksheet: Shine a Light on YOUR Character Strengths
Activity 2
- Instructions: Start a What Went Well Journal
- Writing Worksheet: What Went Well Journal
- Drawing Worksheet: What Went Well Journal
Activity 3
- Instructions: Make Your Jolts of Joy List
- Example: Jolts of Joy Class Poster
Activity 4
- Instructions: Start the Year with Strengths at Back-to-School Night
- Worksheet: The 24 Character Strengths Defined
Activity 5
- Instructions: Gratitude Brainstorm
- Adult Worksheet: Gratitude Brainstorm
- Student Worksheet: Categories of Gratitude Brainstorm
Detailed breakdown of each resource included:
Worksheet: Shine a Light on YOUR Signature Strengths!
List your 5 Signature Strengths below and then answer the reflection questions.
What Went Well Journal - Write
Get started! For the next five days, reflect on three things that went well and describe them in the space below. Practicing gratitude and shifting your focus to the positive things each day enhances your wellbeing and can transform how you see the world.
What Went Well Journal - Drawing Modification
Get started! For the next five days, reflect on three things that went well and describe them in the space below. Practicing gratitude and shifting your focus to the positive things each day enhances your wellbeing and can transform how you see the world.
Poster: Jolts of Joy downloadable classroom poster with ideas for boosting happiness
Parent Instructions, Survey Access & Signature Strengths Reference Sheet - Identifying Your Child’s Strengths
Take the VIA Character Survey (viacharacter.org) for your child. Answer the questions from their perspective based on your observations of them in all areas of their life. Check their top five signature strengths on this sheet and reference it throughout the year. This is a great tool for IEP meetings and check-ins with your child's education & care team to ensure that goals, activities, and feedback are aligned with your child’s strengths. This is also a great activity to share with family and friends so you can see both overlapping and unique strengths for the people your child regularly interacts with.
Worksheet: Gratitude Brainstorm - Write or Draw
Take seven minutes to brainstorm as many things you're grateful for across each category below. You can write these out, draw, or share them verbally (including using a communications device). You can also do this on a separate sheet if you want more writing room. Try this activity again after practicing What Went Well for a few weeks to see how your gratitude skills have improved!
★ Bonus access to full lesson plans and unit studies on the skills of happiness at our Skill Center
