Snowball fight: celebrating ourselves and others
This ‘snowball fight’ activity is a fun way for children to recognise positive qualities and attributes of themselves and others.

This resource is also available in Welsh here.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- children of all ages
- use with small groups or a whole class
You will need one sheet of paper (ideally scrap paper) per child.
Depending on the size of the group, this activity could take 10-20 minutes.
Curriculum links
England – RHSE
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Relationships Pupils should know: • how important friendships are in making us feel happy and secure, and how people choose and make friends • the characteristics of friendships, including mutual respect, truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, trust, sharing interests and experiences and support with problems and difficulties • that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded • the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them |
Northern Ireland - Personal Development and Mutual Understanding |
Personal Understanding and Health Pupils should be enabled to explore: • themselves and their personal attributes; (Foundation) • their self–esteem and self-confidence; (KS1) • their self-esteem, self-confidence and how they develop as individuals; (KS2) |
Wales – Health and Wellbeing |
Statement 1 - Developing physical health and well-being has lifelong benefits. |
Scotland - Health and Wellbeing |
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing • I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others. • I am learning how to give appropriate support. Social Wellbeing • I recognise that each individual has a unique blend of abilities and needs. |
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