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PSHE KS2: Connect – LOL Selfies with Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker

CBBC HQ stars Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker in a laugh-out-loud classroom activity where pupils are asked to pull funny faces at one another whilst trying not to laugh.

By encouraging playfulness, this activity helps pupils overcome feelings of shyness or being unsure, to become more confident and make new friends.

This Connect activity can be used to help primary school children notice how movement and having fun can help them overcome negativity and keep their big feelings under control.

Teacher Notes

  • Phase and setting most suitable for: KS2. Whole class movement.
  • When to use: • Boost class morale / September new class.

See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.

Enrichment activities

  1. Feelings Chart
  • Create a simple chart where children write down emotions they felt before, during, and after the game (e.g., nervous, happy, excited, calm).
  1. Friendship Poem
  • Write a short poem or a few sentences starting with "Making new friends feels like…" and fill it in with their own ideas.
  1. Friendship Compliment Chain
  • Each child says something kind about the person sitting next to them — a fun way to build connection and confidence.

More from Connect:

Rhys Stephenson and George Webster ask pupils to copy each other’s movements to validate how they feel and create a sense of importance.

Copy Me

Ade Adepitan guides pupils to use a combination of movements and facial gestures to spread kindness and friendliness.

It On

Evie Pickerill leads a fun classroom activity where pupils are encouraged to in with dance moves, whilst thinking about something worth celebrating.

Carnival Connect

Paralympian Ade Adepitan uses hand clapping routines to encourage children to connect with each other to help combat feelings of loneliness.

Hand to Hand

CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill teaches a street dance routine for children that encourages feelings of inclusion and togetherness.

Dance Crew and You

Rhys Stephenson and George Webster lead children in slow and simple breathing movements in this Moodboosters learning activity.

Hummingbird Harmony

TV presenter and Strictly chamption Oti Mabuse leads a country and western line dance encouraging children to think just one step at a time.

Yee-haw!

Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker lead an epic Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown to help promote the virtue of patience and giving things time.

Rock, Paper, Scissors

TV presenter and medical doctor Dr Ranj uses the gesture of waving to spread thanks in this Moodboosters activity for primary school children.

Wave of Thanks

More from Moodboosters:

Energetic, movement-based activities promoting self-confidence in children by encouraging them to use movement and positive thinking to build self-esteem.

Boost

Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.

Recharge

Learning activities to promote creativity and optimism in children whilst encouraging them to use their imagination to envision their goals and aspirations.

Imagine

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.

Watch again - our live launch

About Moodboosters

Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.

About Moodboosters