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PSHE KS1 / KS2: Boost - Animal Safari with Bethany Shriever

Hop on board a safari jeep and transport yourself to the middle of a savannah as Olympic Gold Medallist Bethany Shriever guides pupils on a safari!

As part of the adventure, pupils will use movement and exercises to represent the various animals they come across and every so often take a break to recover.

During this break, pupils are encouraged to pause and take a rest so they can come back stronger for the next challenge.

This video can be used to help primary school children recognise the importance of taking time to pause and reflect to help them re-focus.

Teacher Notes

  • Phase and setting most suitable for: KS1 and KS2. Whole class gratitude practice.
  • When to use: Start of the day/Movement break between lessons

See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.

  • Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Geography/English – safari/ Emotional regulation tools
  • Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and .

Enrichment activities

  1. Prompt children to write about how each animal move made them feel:
  • “When I stood like a flamingo, I felt.”
  • “When I jumped like a frog, I felt.”
  • “When I stretched like a giraffe, I felt.”This encourages self-awareness and mindfulness.
  1. "I Feel Good" Poster
  • Each child creates a poster with the phrase “I Feel Good” in big letters.
  • Around the phrase, they draw things that make them feel happy, calm, or strong — like dancing, playing with friends, or spending time outside.
  1. "Safari Animal Moves" Game
  • Call out an animal (flamingo, frog, elephant, giraffe) and have the children quickly get into that pose or movement.
  • Add new made-up animals created by the children to make it even more fun!
  1. "I Feel Good" Chant
  • Lead the group in a simple chant:Teacher: "When we jump like frogs, we feel…"Children: "Strong!"Teacher: "When we stretch like giraffes, we feel…"Children: "Tall!"Teacher: "When we balance like flamingos, we feel…"Children: "Steady!"Together: "We feel good!"

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Volume Up

Dr Ranj Singh leads a wacky workout for primary school pupils about being able to change negative moods to positive ones through movement.

Wacky Workout

Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker use simple hand movements and actions to help up the energy levels in the room.

Power Up

Oti Mabuse becomes MC Hype in this fun activity that aims to get children off their feet to help combat feelings of tiredness and fatigue.

MC Hype

Evie Pickerill inspires children to turn their bodies into musical instruments to help stimulate awareness of controlling movement.

Make Some Noise

Amy Dowden demonstrates how primary school children can explore different emotions through movement and impersonations of animals.

Emotion in Motion

Evie Pickerill assembles an air instrument rock band for children, where everyone has their own part to play.

Let's Rock

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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.

Teacher's guide

Watch highlights as children from around the nations together for a big mood-boosting moment.

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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.

About Moodboosters