About This Lesson
Proof Positive’s Guide on the Side: Inside Out Edition is a specially curated bundle of science-informed activities to support you and your students in exploring wellbeing skills — because it can be fun (and helpful!) to turn things “Inside Out” and understand what’s happening in our brains.
This resource starts with a brief overview of the happiness skill PERMA+ Snapshot and then provides relevant Inside Out video clips and key learnings to set the stage for practicing the skill. It is then followed by a printable worksheet activity—a Wellbeing scene—to put the PERMA+ Snapshot into practice while watching the Inside Out movies.
Pick a scene from the movie. Then, rate the character’s wellbeing across the six elements of
wellbeing — Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Mattering, Accomplishment, and
+Health — for the scene. Where is the character doing well? Where might they need some
improvement? Then, try taking your own Wellbeing Snapshot!
Let’s dig deeper into your favorite characters’ challenges, strengths, and emotions, so you and your students can start to recognize where and how you can take control of your own wellbeing.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Resource sheet introduction to the happiness skill
- Access to key scenes from Inside Out as it relates to the skill
- Key learnings from the scenes as it relates to the happiness skill
- Printable worksheet to put the skill into practice with the Inside Out movies
- Sample Answer Key relevant to the Inside Out movies
- Access to comprehensive movie Guide on the Side with more activities to teach the skills of happiness while watching Inside Out and Inside Out 2
Why you’ll love this activity:
* You can use each worksheet as a stand-alone activity or as a bundle
*The activities are easy to print and customize in your classroom or at home
*Connect with others and prompt discussions around emotions and wellbeing
*Perfect practices for the end of the school year and summer break
*It can be fun (and helpful!) to understand what’s happening in our brains
*All activities can be used for any movie, book, or show!
Ways to Use
- Incorporate into SEL curriculum
- Integrate into small groups and/or individual counseling sessions
- Watch the movie in full, then discuss & practice activities after OR take an intermission after key scenes to dive right in
- Families can use this at home, too!
What is PERMA+?
The founder of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, explains are several
elements critical to human flourishing: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships,
Meaning and Accomplishments (PERMA+). We believe in the mind-body connection
and have added +Health to reflect that physical health is a vital element of wellbeing. By
learning the science and skills related to each element, you can take control of your
wellbeing and drive your life toward a flourishing future!
Science of PERMA+
People who track their PERMA+ Snapshot are more likely to practice the skills of wellbeing that lead to:
- More resilience in times of challenge & stress
- Higher levels of satisfaction with work & their career
- Deeper and more meaningful relationships
- Increased social support
- Greater meaning in their community & day-to-day lives
- Increased performance and higher achievement
- Better sleep quality
- Less depression and anxiety
** Download the full Movie Guide on the Side: Inside Out Edition **
Looking for more PERMA+ resources?
* Explore the free PERMA+ Snapshot, which comes with teaching slides, additional worksheets and activities, and even IEP and BIP recommendations tailored specifically to students with autism.
Proof Positive's resources are and will always be free. Be well!
Bonus access to full lesson plans and unit studies on the skills of happiness at our Skill Center
