Hi, I’m Bethany. Have you ever imagined being a champion?
Perhaps you are a champion already?
Having hopes and dreams are important.
Our imagination can help us to think and feel about our hopes and wishes for the future and to dream BIG, which is exciting!
Today we are going on a journey to be champions.
And what do all champions need?
A celebration dance of course!
Can you show me what your celebration dance would be as a champion?
Go!
This is mine.
Yes, you all look amazing.
Wow, that is great!
Right, let's create some celebration dances for different goals.
Our dances should also show the ups and downs we may experience along the way.
First up, show me your celebration dance for climbing a mountain.
So let's all start climbing.
Oh, it's getting quite tough now.
Okay, some amazing climbing dances going on guys.
Right, we're almost there.
Let's get to the top.
Yes, we made it. Well done everyone.
We've got to the top. Right, next, let’s create a celebration dance for scoring a goal in the final of the World Cup.
Right, here we go.
Right, we're dodging people.
We're dodging people.
We're getting to the scoring box, here we go!
Shoot! It's in, she scores!
We did it guys!
Did everyone shoot and score?
Wow you're all so good, such champions.
Right, last one how about a celebration dance for finishing your homework and getting top marks?
Okay, let's go.
So we're thinking here, we're doing it.
Oh, I'm a bit stuck, I'm a bit stuck.
Oh, who else is stuck? Okay, we can do it, we can do it. Let's think about it.
Okay, I'm handing it in, I'm getting it back.
Yes, passed - top marks!
Did everyone get top marks?
I hope they did.
Amazing guys, there's so much we can celebrate every day.
It can sometimes be small achievements that are important to us, or big achievements we have worked hard for over a long time.
Imagine you are doing something you have always wanted to do… got it?
Now thinking of that thing, let’s imagine making it happen.
So let's start crouching down low as if you are the beginning of an idea…
So let's think. As the idea starts to grow, you slowly but surely reach for the stars.
As you grow you get stronger and the idea of your dream seems closer, closer… slowly your arms outstretched, you reach as high as you can and you grab your dream!
Has everyone grabbed their dream?
Amazing!
Well done everyone, you did it.
Show me your celebration dance.
Here we go!
Yeah! Amazing!
Now we have imagined our dream and the champions we are going to be, we need to work hard to achieve it.
It’s going to be tough, but don’t worry, making mistakes and doing it your way is all part of it.
Can you say after me: “We are champions”.
Ready?
“We are champions”
Don’t forget to dream big.
See you soon. Bye.
Olympic gold medallist Bethany Shriever encourages children to try out a variety of dance styles which represent the ups and downs of being a champion and reaching goals.
As well as celebratory dancing, movement is also used to mimic climbing mountains, scoring goals and doing high quality homework, demonstrating that our achievements in life can be big or small.
Through the expression of feelings of dreaming, frustration and celebration, pupils are reminded that making mistakes while reaching our goals is part of the process.
Being able to use our imagination is a powerful tool to help us see alternative possibilities.
Teacher Notes
- Phase and setting most suitable for: KS1 and KS2. Whole class movement.
- When to use: Movement break between lessons/End of day reflection .
See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.
- Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Achieving a goal.
- Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and support.
Enrichment activities
- My Champion Moment Drawing
- Children draw themselves celebrating a big achievement — real or imagined (e.g. winning a race, writing a story, climbing a mountain).
- Underneath, they complete the sentence: "I am a champion because I…"
- Steps to My Dream Ladder
- On a ladder template, children write small steps that would help them reach a big goal (e.g. for being a footballer: practice kicking, join a team, eat healthy).
- Title it: "Climbing to My Dream!"
- Small Wins Journal
- Each child writes or draws something small they achieved recently that made them proud (e.g. helping a friend, finishing a puzzle, learning a new word).
- Mistake = Learning Circle Talk
- In a circle, children share a time they made a mistake but kept going and learned something.
- Then everyone repeats together: "Mistakes help us grow!"
More from Imagine:
Life is a Rollercoaster. video
Ade Adepitan gets pupils to imagine they’re on a rollercoaster to symbolise the ups and downs of life and remind them they can control different feelings.
Show Time. video
Amy Dowden asks pupils to use their imagination to perform in a spectacular cabaret show to help celebrate their uniqueness and show courage.
Space Dreamers. video
Dr Ranj uses dream-like visualisations alongside dynamic and slower mindful movements to encourage a feeling of calm in this space adventure activity.
Haunted House. video
CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson leads a fun haunted house activity where children use their imagination to overcome spooky obstacles.
Future Thinkers. video
CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson steps into a time machine and encourages children to dream big and imagine future job roles in this classroom activity.
Classroom Sleepwalking. video
Evie Pickerill leads this fun activity where she uses sleepwalk role play to remind pupils they are ultimately in control of their own emotions.
Let's Be Heroes. video
TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan asks pupils to act as superheroes in this classroom activity promoting feelings of being brave and strong.
Proud Peacocks. video
Bethany Shriever leads this classroom activity using animal-inspired movements to help pupils regain control over their emotional state.
Signature Moves. video
Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden guides a classroom activity featuring a dance routine that encourages and empowers children to be themselves.
More from Moodboosters:
Connect. collection
Fun, movement-based activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.
Recharge. collection
Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.
Boost. collection
Energetic, movement-based activities promoting self-confidence in children by encouraging them to use movement and positive thinking to build self-esteem.
Teacher's guide
Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.
Watch again - our live launch. video
Watch highlights as children from around the nations join together for a big mood-boosting moment.
About Moodboosters
Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.
