Relationships – trust and appreciation

Shared ‘The jigsaw charter’ with the children to reinforce how we work together.

Calm me

At the beginning of every jigsaw lesson we help our minds calm down so that we are ready to learn.

What does it mean to trust someone? Talked about the things that help trust grow, e.g honesty, always being there, keeping good secrets, being a good listener, standing up for you, etc.  Asked the children for their ideas. Had a balloon ready and with each new suggestion I added a puff of air to the balloon. Explained to the children that trust builds over time; just as the balloon is growing bigger, so does trust.

Read the story ‘Don’t tell lies!’

I explained that by telling the truth helps people trust us. We discussed how telling lies and not being truthful can damage trust. I held the balloon up and explained that telling lies pops someone’s trust in you just like popping a balloon.