What Went Well? A simple activity to boost your child’s positivity

As parents, we want our children to grow up happy, resilient, and confident. One of the simplest ways to nurture this is by teaching them to notice the good things in their day.  

Enter: the ‘What Went Well?’ activity, a fun and quick way to build positivity and resilience.  

Here’s how it works 

At the end of the day, sit with your child and simply ask: ‘What went well today?’ 

Encourage them to share 2-3 things, big or small. For example: 

• I made a new friend in school. 

• I solved a difficult puzzle all on my own. 

• My teacher liked my drawing.  

What’s great is, you can join in too! Share your positive moments so your child knows it’s something everyone can share.  

How this benefits your child 

• Boosts positivity: trains the brain to focus on the good. 

• Improves resilience: by learning that even on tough days, positive things can happen. 

• Creates calm: winding down the day with happy thoughts helps unwind. 

• Strengthens connections: sharing moments builds trust and closeness. 

How to make this fun! 

• Turn this into a bedtime ritual (like brushing teeth and story time) 

• Write these moments on a small paper and store them in a jar to look back at later. 

• Choose drawing over words if your child prefers! 

The ‘What Went Well?’ activity takes just a few minutes but makes a big impact. Over time, it helps children build confidence, optimism, and the habit of finding joy in everyday life. And the best part is you get to end your day on a positive note together.