Rhys:
Hi there, I'm Rhys and this is Joe.
Joe:
Hello, that's me. I'm Joe.
Rhys:
Woah, Joe are you okay?
You don't seem quite yourself.
Joe:
You know what Rhys I'm not quite right today. I feel a bit moody.
Rhys:
You know I reckon I can help you with that.Do you want to try something with me that might make you feel happy?
Joe:
Yeah, I'm up for that. Yeah.
Rhys:
Great. We're going to make our bodies do silly things and we just have to try not to laugh.
Sometimes when we feel a bit moody or fed up, having fun with our bodies can make us feel happier.
But before we get started we need to give our bodies a good shake to try and wake it up a bit.
Joe:
Oh, yeah. Alright let's shake away the moodiness everyone.
Shake your arms, shake your legs, shake everything you've got.
Rhys:
Nice, okay.
Sometimes we need to move our bodies.
It helps get our big feelings under control.
Joe:
Okay, I think it's time.
I think I'm ready to recharge.
I'm sure I won't laugh though.
I'm ready.
I'm still feeling a little bit annoyed.
But I do want to change how I feel.
Rhys:
Alright, well let's see if I can change that.
Right everyone, partner up and face each other.
And one of you copy me and see if you can make your partner laugh.
Then we'll all switch places and have a go at making the other person laugh.
Ready?
Joe:
Yes, make sure you're ready. Here we go.
Rhys:
This is my impression of a jellyfish learning to walk.
Joe:
It's an alright jellyfish that.
I'm sure you're doing better than Rhys.
Are you laughing? I'm not laughing if you are laughing.
Okay, yeah. That was a laugh.
He was a sleepy jellyfish.
You got me, you got me.
I did feel a little bit moody but now I'm having fun.
Now, did you make your partner laugh?
Right, I think it's time we swap over.
Swap over everyone.
And copy me.
Rhys:
You're not going to make me laugh.
Joe:
I'll make you laugh. Watch your partner see if they laugh.
I am a cheese melting in the sun.
See I'm fine now but the sun is so hot! I'm Brie! Oh, I'm Cheddar.
The cheddars gone, where's my cracker?
Oh, it's so hot out here.
Rhys:
Okay enough, I can't not laugh at melting cheese. It's too good, it's too good.
Joe:
Can we do one more?
Rhys:
Okay sure, we've got time for one more.
Okay everyone, so swap over.
Follow me this time, try and make your partner laugh.
This is a flamingo playing limbo.
Joe:
Okay.
And I will try my best not to laugh here at Rhys.
Hopefully you're doing just as good, if not better. Is your partner laughing?
At the back, hm?
Probably funnier than Rhys.
You've got balance. You've really got good balance.
I've laughed, okay. He's out.
Rhys:
Nice, before I actually fall over.
Joe would you say that recharge has helped you a bit?
Joe:
Yes, the limbo flamingo definitely.
I felt a bit annoyed but now I'm a lot more happy.
And this has helped me control and shrink my big feelings.
Rhys:
I like that, let's say that together.v"I can shrink big feelings."
Rhys:
"I can shrink big feelings."
Joe:
"I can shrink big feelings."
Joe:
Thanks very much everyone. You helped me to feel happier too.
Rhys:
Yes and now that you guys are recharged you're ready for anything. So, have a great day and we'll see you very soon.
Bye!
Joe:
See you!
CBBC presenters Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker lead this interactive activity that encourages children to work in pairs and copy a series of silly moves intended to make their partners laugh.
This classroom activity encourages playfulness and fun, helping the children to shift their feelings from potentially being annoyed or sad to being calm and happy.
The video can be used to remind pupils that we can control and change both our own and others’ negative emotions through simple (and sometimes funny) movements.
Taking time out can help us to stay healthy and well.
Teacher Notes
- Phase and setting most suitable for: KS1 and KS2. Whole class movement.
- When to use: Before or after break times to regulate.
See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.
- Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Emotional regulation.
- Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and .
Enrichment activities
- Mood Check-In
- Instructions: Start by asking the children to rate their mood on a scale of 1-10. After doing a few funny movements, ask them to rate their mood again.
- Discuss how moving our bodies and having fun can help us change our emotions.
- I Can Shrink Big Feelings Affirmation
- Instructions: After performing some silly movements, ask the children to say the affirmation together. “I can shrink big feelings.”
- Ask the group to repeat the affirmation three times while striking funny poses, like pretending to shrink into a tiny ball.
- "Did your mood change? How do you feel now compared to before we did the movements">