Hi, I'm Rhys and today I want you to think about what special people you might want to become when you're older.
But in order to do that we need to travel to the future.
Now this is going to be a fast and bumpy ride. So strap yourselves in, hold onto your steering wheel and let's time travel to the future.
Ready?
Let's go!
Oh, there goes your eleventh birthday!
First day at high school!
Now you're eighteen and getting ready to interview at your dream job!
In fact, let's slow down the flying time machine and stop here.
You know, the future might seem a long way away and a bit scary but it can also be really exciting to think about who we're going to be.
And we can dream big.
I'm so excited to be in the future with you all!
Let's imagine what special people we could be.
And make sure that you act out each role with me.
You could be a scientist installing a new piece of computer equipment onboard the international space station.
So, let's grab this giant computer chip, insert it in here, press some buttons, nice.
And get this giant cube, just insert it here and click.
Alright, it's all working.
Great space work.
But let's jump down to earth.
Now we are up back on earth being lifeguards, keeping swimmers at the beach safe.
So, grab your binoculars with me.
Let's see if anyone needs our help.
Is that a sinking puppy?
Not on our watch.
Quick, run to the beach!
Jump into the water!
Grab that puppy, swim back.
There you go puppy, be free.
What else could we do?
I know… from the sea to the sky.
You could be tower crane operator on a construction site, high up in the sky!
So let's just grab the machinery and pick up that rock.
And drop the rock.
There.
Oh, amazing.
Now, why don't you show us what your special future job could be.
While you're doing that I'm going to explore my future job which is a nurse and you can join in too ifyou're not quite sure what you want to be.
So, let's get our stethoscope and listen for that heartbeat.
Sounds pretty good.
Next let's check the patient's blood pressure.
Alright.
Finally let's give a little injection.
A plaster, good to go.
What an incredible future it's going to be and you all looked amazing.
So many talents and special jobs.
Sometimes it can feel like nothing changes and that we are always going to be doing and feeling like we do, but things can change and we can dream big!
I find thinking about the future really exciting.
So, can you say out loud: “I can dream big”.
Ready? Okay, let's do it together.
“I can dream big”.
You helped me to feel really excited for the future, and to know that we can be anyone we want to be.
See you again soon.
Bye!
CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson steps into a time machine, where children are encouraged to dream big and imagine themselves in a variety of exciting future job roles, from being an astronaut to becoming a deep sea diver as well as visualising their own future role!
Movements are used to represent the different areas of work and to express what pupils are excited about for their future selves.
This classroom activity helps pupils overcome potential fear of the future and instils excitement for all the opportunities to fulfil their potential as they grow up.
We can use our imagination as a powerful tool to help us see alternative possibilities.
Teacher Notes
Teachers can use this activity to encourage pupils to draw upon positive memories or to visualise what the future might look like. This can help to remind them of more positive ways of feeling and what there is to look forward to.
We advise teachers and parents to review the Moodboosters video prior to showing it to children at school or home, and consider the activity’s suitability for space, accessibility requirements and how it may be received by pupils.
Teachers should ensure that the learning environment is safe and supportive for all pupils during viewing, especially when they are asked to share ideas, feelings and emotions.
Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and support.
Curriculum Notes
Moodboosters classroom resources can be used for teaching primary school pupils aged 5 -11 PSHE in England, Health and Wellbeing in Wales and Scotland, and PDMU in Northern Ireland, and to support with Ofsted, Estyn and Education Scotland requirements.
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Teacher's guide
Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.
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About Moodboosters
Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.
