My Belonging Boosters - Explore What Boosts the Feeling of Belonging

A reflective activity that helps children and young people identify the people, places, words, and actions that boost their own sense of belonging.

About This Resource

My Belonging Boosters is a thoughtful wellbeing activity designed to help children and young people explore the things that help them feel safe, included, and like they belong. It supports learners to recognise what strengthens their sense of belonging and makes them feel more confident and secure.

Belonging is a key foundation of mental health. This activity breaks belonging down into manageable, personal elements, helping children reflect on the words they like to hear, the actions that make them feel supported, the people who help them feel accepted, and the places where they feel most comfortable. Each child’s Belonging Boosters will look different, highlighting that belonging is personal and unique.

Key Features

• A printable Belonging Boosters activity sheet.

• Space for writing, drawing, doodling, or colouring.

• Child-friendly and teen-appropriate language.

• Supports reflection without pressure to share.

• Inclusive and accessible design.

• Suitable for individual, paired, or group work.

• Flexible for a wide range of ages and abilities.

What Children and Young People Will Explore

Through completing My Belonging Boosters, learners are encouraged to reflect on:

• Words that help them feel welcome and accepted.

• Actions that make them feel supported or included.

• People who help them feel comfortable being themselves.

• Places where they feel safe and calm.

• What helps boost their confidence and sense of belonging.

This personal focus helps children build self-awareness and recognise what they need to feel secure and supported.

Benefits for Children and Young People

• Supports emotional awareness and self-reflection.

• Helps children recognise what helps them feel safe.

• Encourages positive self-understanding.

• Reduces pressure around verbal sharing.

• Supports wellbeing through choice and creativity.

• Reinforces that belonging is different for everyone.

• Builds confidence and emotional insight.

Benefits for Educators and Professionals

• Minimal preparation required.

• Flexible use across age groups and settings.

• Suitable for PSHE, wellbeing, and mental health provision.

• Supports trauma-aware and inclusive practice.

• Complements Children’s Mental Health Week themes.

• Works well as part of a wider wellbeing programme.

How to Use

Children and young people can write, draw, colour, or use symbols to fill in their Belonging Boosters. Sharing can be optional, and responses should be guided by what feels safe and appropriate for the group.

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026

The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, This Is My Place, focuses on belonging, safety, and inclusion. Understanding what helps us feel like we belong plays an important role in supporting emotional wellbeing.

My Belonging Boosters supports this theme by helping children and young people reflect on their own experiences of belonging. It reinforces the message that belonging can be strengthened and supported, and that everyone’s needs and experiences are different.

Use My Belonging Boosters to support reflective wellbeing work during Children’s Mental Health Week 2026. Download for free now!