Who Am I Activity for Teens - Fill the Brain and Go On a Journey of Self-Discovery! - Free Children's Mental Health Week Resources for Schools

This Who Am I activity is an engaging and introspective exercise designed to help teens embark on a journey of self-discovery. You can use as a stand alone activity or part of our FREE Secondary School Presentation for Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, this activity aligns perfectly with this year’s theme, Know Yourself to Grow Yourself. Through thought-provoking prompts, teens can explore their identity, values and emotions.

About This Resource

This activity invites teens to fill in a brain outline using prompts that encourage self-reflection. Sections within the brain include:

• Values and Morals: What principles guide your decisions?
• Things That Make You Happy: What brings you joy and fulfilment?
• Thoughts and Emotions: How do you feel, and what do you think about most?
• Things You’re Proud Of: What achievements or traits make you proud?

This creative task promotes mindfulness, emotional literac, and self-awareness, making it an ideal activity for Children’s Mental Health Week.

Features

• Thought-provoking prompts to explore identity and emotions.
• A visually engaging brain outline for teens to fill in with personal insights.
• Flexible use: Complete as part of the presentation or as a standalone activity.
• Supports key mental health objectives, such as self-awareness and emotional expression.

Benefits

• Supports Self-Awareness: Encourages teens to reflect on their unique qualities and identity.
• Enhances Emotional Literacy: Helps students articulate their feelings, values and thoughts.
• Promotes Positive Mental Health: Provides a structured way to focus on personal growth and resilience.
• Encourages Creativity: Teens can personalise their brain with drawings, colours and words.

How to Use

1. Preparation: Print out the Who Am I Brain template.
2. Introduction: Explain the purpose of the activity and introduce the theme Know Yourself to Grow Yourself - or use alongside our presentation.
3. Reflection: Give students time to think about and fill in the sections of the brain.
4. Discussion: Encourage students to share insights if they feel comfortable, or reflect privately.
5. Extension: Pair this activity with mindfulness exercises or journaling prompts for deeper engagement.

Ideas for Use

• Classroom Activity: Use as part of the Children’s Mental Health Week presentation.
• Icebreaker: Kick off a mental health workshop with this reflective activity.
• Discussion Starter: Use completed brain outlines to start group discussions about values, emotions, and goals.
• Journaling Companion: Pair with journaling prompts for a more comprehensive self-reflection exercise.

The Who Am I activity is a fun, meaningful way for teens to explore their thoughts, feelings and identity. By reflecting on what makes them unique, they can build self-awareness and take steps toward personal growth. Whether used as part of the FREE Secondary School Presentation or independently, this resource is a perfect addition to Children’s Mental Health Week 2025.