Toddler Simple Mental Health Lesson Plan211

Mental health is just as important as physical health, even for toddlers. By teaching toddlers about mental health, we can help them develop the skills they need to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and build healthy relationships.

This lesson plan is designed for a small group of toddlers (ages 2-3). It includes activities that are fun and engaging, and that will help toddlers learn about mental health in a developmentally appropriate way.

Materials* A variety of books about mental health for toddlers
* Puppets
* Play dough
* Markers or crayons
* Paper
* Music

Lesson Plan1. Opening Activity (5 minutes)
* Gather the toddlers in a circle and sing a song about feelings.
* Ask the toddlers to share how they are feeling today.
* Explain to the toddlers that mental health is all about how we think, feel, and behave.
2. Activity 1: Reading a Book (10 minutes)
* Read a book about mental health for toddlers.
* Discuss the book with the toddlers and ask them questions about what they learned.
* Some good books about mental health for toddlers include:
* The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
* In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
* The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
3. Activity 2: Puppet Show (10 minutes)
* Use puppets to act out different scenarios that involve mental health.
* For example, you could act out a puppet show about a toddler who is feeling sad or a toddler who is having trouble coping with stress.
* Talk to the toddlers about the feelings that the puppets are experiencing and how they can cope with those feelings.
4. Activity 3: Play Dough (15 minutes)
* Give the toddlers some play dough and let them create whatever they want.
* Encourage the toddlers to talk about their creations and how they are feeling.
* Play dough can be a great way for toddlers to express themselves and to work through their emotions.
5. Activity 4: Drawing or Coloring (10 minutes)
* Give the toddlers some markers or crayons and paper.
* Ask the toddlers to draw or color a picture of how they are feeling.
* Talk to the toddlers about their drawings and what they mean.
6. Activity 5: Music (5 minutes)
* Play some music and encourage the toddlers to dance and sing.
* Music can be a great way for toddlers to express themselves and to have fun.
7. Closing Activity (5 minutes)
* Gather the toddlers in a circle and ask them to share one thing they learned about mental health today.

Tips* Keep the activities short and simple.
* Be patient and understanding with the toddlers.
* Use positive reinforcement.
* Make the activities fun and engaging.
* Remember that mental health is just as important as physical health.

2025-02-17

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