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Identity and Emotions Journey

Everyone has feelings, strengths and things that matter to them. Read the mountain-hike story, then try the activities. You may write about the characters instead of sharing anything personal. There is no single right way to feel.

The track to Lookout Point

Talia, Tevita and Hugo are hiking a mountain track with a trusted adult. Talia loves noticing birds and feels proud when she remembers their names. Tevita is good at encouraging others and enjoys being with his whānau. Hugo likes solving puzzles and feels calm when he takes slow breaths. Near a steep, rocky part of the track, Hugo feels worried. Tevita feels excited to reach the lookout, but notices Talia has become quiet. The group stops somewhere safe. Talia says she feels nervous about the rocks. The adult listens and reminds them they can take their time, ask for help or turn back. Hugo breathes in slowly and out slowly. Tevita offers to walk beside Talia. They decide together what feels safe. At the lookout, each person feels something different: proud, peaceful, or still a little nervous. All those feelings are okay.

Notice, understand, choose

Use the story to explore identity, emotions, hauora and helpful choices.

1.Which detail best shows something that is part of Talia’s identity?

She loves noticing birds and learning their names.
She is hiking on a mountain.
The group stops on the track.

2.Match each person with a strength or helpful action from the story.

Talia
Tevita
Hugo

Encourages others
Uses slow breathing
Notices birds and their names

3.True or false: Everyone in the group has the same feeling at the lookout.

TrueFalse

4.Hugo feels worried near the rocky track. Name one safe choice he or the group could make.

5.Complete the idea: “Feeling nervous can be okay because…”

6.Which response shows Tevita being supportive of Talia?

He tells her she must hurry.
He offers to walk beside her.
He ignores her quietness.

7.Match each part of hauora with its meaning.

Taha hinengaro
Taha whānau
Taha tinana
Taha wairua

Relationships with family and others
Spiritual well-being; values, beliefs or connection
Physical well-being
Mental and emotional well-being

8.The group stops to rest, listens to one another and chooses a safe route. Give one example of how this could support their hauora.

9.Which is a helpful coping strategy Hugo uses?

Taking slow breaths
Hiding how he feels from everyone
Running ahead alone

10.Imagine a friend feels left out during a group activity. Write one kind thing you could say or do, and name a trusted person they could talk to if they need more help.

11.Choose one character and explain how a strength they have could help them on another part of the hike.

12.Make a small “hike-ready” reminder with one feeling word, one helpful coping strategy, and one person someone could ask for support. You may use a character rather than yourself.