Family Self Care Unit

Help your family slow down, recognize their needs, and learn that taking care of yourself is something everyone needs—big or small.

This family-centered self-care unit teaches children and adults that caring for our minds and bodies goes beyond food and water. Together, your family will explore the importance of rest, movement, safety, connection, confidence, and creativity while learning to recognize the clues their bodies give them when a need isn't being met.

Instead of giving every family member the exact same plan, this unit encourages each person to create a self-care plan that fits them.

Inside you'll find:

 A family introduction and discussion lesson

Read together and talk about what happens when our needs aren't met and how our bodies communicate what we need.

 Art for the Whole Family

A hands-on activity where every family member creates a handprint representing the needs we all share.

Self-Care Visual Checklist

Designed for younger children who benefit from a simple visual reminder. Laminate it and use it as a daily check-in.

Self-Care Questionnaire

For teens and older learners to reflect on their individual needs and recognize areas they may be forgetting.

Self-Care Plan

A personalized plan that can be completed and displayed as an ongoing reminder to intentionally care for mind and body.

This unit gives families a simple way to talk about basic human needs, build self-awareness, and help children begin advocating for what they need to feel and function their best.

Perfect for:

• Homeschool families

• Family learning

• SEL lessons

• Parents wanting intentional family activities

• Elementary and older learners

• Counselors, educators, and youth programs

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