Building resilience in the classroom and beyond

A selection of engaging lessons, assemblies and activities to explore resilience with learners from KS1 through to KS4

Tes Resources Team

Scissors creating I can do it message to build resilience in the classroom primary and secondary

Lessons, assemblies and activities to inspire learners to become more resilient in and out of the classroom

To support you as you build resilience in your students, to help them to retain good mental wellbeing, learn and grow, we've hand-picked this selection of assemblies, lesson activities and learning journals across the age groups.

Primary resources

Resilience
HappinessTeacher

Resilience

£2.50
(1)
A PowerPoint presentation about resilience. The presentation explains what resilience is and how children can become resilient. There are opportunities throughout the presentation for the children to discuss their own ideas about resilience and how to become more resilient. This presentation coul...
Resilience, setbacks and unhelpful thinking
EC Resources

Resilience, setbacks and unhelpful thinking

£3.20
(1)
Resilience, setbacks and unhelpful thinking PSHE Lesson. A one-two hour-long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS2. This lesson has been created for Year 3, however, the contents of the resource are suitable for students across KS2. In this lesson, the students will explore th...
Resilience ladder
MentallyHealthySchools

Resilience ladder

FREE
(1)
This resource teaches children about resilience and the steps they may need to take to achieve their goals. The ladder format is designed to break down goals into smaller, achievable steps, and develop a growth mindset in children. Breaking down a goal in this way helps children realise that it is ...

Secondary resources

Resilience + Emotional Wellbeing PSHE
EC Resources

Resilience + Emotional Wellbeing PSHE

£3.16
(30)
A fun lesson for all students about being resilient students over the school year, but still looking after their mental health. Useful for any subject, but especially Tutor Time or 2022 PSHE planning. Includes: 1 hour PowerPoint, well-differentiated worksheets, clips and questions, group activiti...
Resilience Assembly KS3 KS4
SchooledResources

Resilience Assembly KS3 KS4

£3.50
(1)
An **inspiring** and **informative** assembly focused on the theme of resilience for KS3 and KS4 students. This assembly allows students to **understand** what resilience is and how **important** it is in life. It explores and teaches how students can learn from failure, grow a positive mindset and ...
Drama Activities to build Resilience
TheDramaSpace

Drama Activities to build Resilience

FREE
(1)
A PowerPoint with 8 drama games chosen to build resilience in learners. Including an introduction about what resilience is, how it can be built and linked to each activity. Can be delivered as a lesson or activities can be taken and dropped into exsisting lessons. Activities can be adapted for K...
PSHE Learn to be Resilient KS3 / KS4
Mike Guilmant-Cush

PSHE Learn to be Resilient KS3 / KS4

£1.50
(1)
Students learn about resilience: bouncing back and keeping going when things don t go to plan, how to be kind to yourself and build a support team around you. Fun and engaging activities that make a real, immediate difference in students lives. Suitable for 11-14 and 14-16s (KS3/KS4). 1 x 60...
My Strengths - PSHE Targets - Resilience
sensorytrust

My Strengths - PSHE Targets - Resilience

FREE
(1)
The idea behind this resource is for a young person to develop their resilience. In order to do this, it is important for them to be able to identify what they are good at - especially if they have low self confidence. There are a number of different categories, with simple skills or qualities list...