Developing emotional literacy & oracy
through music & dance
The pandemic has heavily impacted the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, with studies showing increased levels of anxiety and a decrease in confidence, self-esteem and concentration. Big Feelings is a 6 week artist-led programme for KS1 and KS2. Through participation in creative arts activities, the key aims of the project are:
- to improve children’s capacity to recognise and express their feelings and emotions
- to increase levels of confidence and self esteem
- to develop effective social and communication skills
“I’m usually really shy but when I went it built up my confidence. It’s helped me join in more.”
Year 5 participant
“I find it really fun, we learn lots of music and songs and I have been really kind to my friends. I have learnt new things about music I didn’t know before.”
Year 3 participant
Our Big Feelings package includes:
- 6 weekly workshops with KS1/2 children & their teachers
- A resource pack including lesson plans, video & audio to support continued learning
- A performance activity and/or keepsake film
- A CPD session for the wider school community
This project was developed as part of an Ipswich-based network of events supported by Ipswich Creative & Educational Partnership’s #Hullabaloo22 initiative. The purpose of Hullabaloo22 is to give young people and children the chance to express themselves, develop skills and have a voice through a series of vibrant, creative and inclusive cultural-education experiences. For more information about Hullabaloo’s activities, please visit icep.org.uk.