We all have days when we forget the good stuff about ourselves – and children do too!
They might remember the thing they got wrong, the bit they found hard, the moment they felt embarrassed, or the thing they still can’t quite do yet. Their busy little brains can be very good at holding onto mistakes, but not always so good at remembering all the kind, brave, clever, creative and determined things they do every day.
That’s what our new Jaime Time episode is here to help with!
This one is called My Treasure Chest, and in it, Jaime takes children on a treasure hunt. But this isn’t the sort of treasure hunt where you need a map, a spade or a pirate hat. In fact, the treasure isn’t buried in the ground at all. The trick is that the treasure is actually already inside them.
This short, gentle episode gives children a simple way to notice the things they feel proud of, remember their strengths, and build a little more self-belief. It’s a lovely mindfulness activity for kids, and it works just as well at home as it does in the classroom.
Download the My Treasure Chest activity sheet
To go with the episode, we’ve created a printable My Treasure Chest activity sheet for children to fill in as they watch.
Children can use it to write or draw their own “treasures” – things they feel proud of, kind things they’ve done, brave moments, creative ideas, and little reminders of what makes them special.
The activity sheet is available to download in colour or black and white, so you can choose the version that works best for home, school or easy printing.
You can print it before watching the episode, or children can use a blank piece of paper and draw their own treasure chest and coins.
However they do it, the idea is the same: to help children create a personal reminder of all the wonderful things already inside them.
What is Jaime Time?
Jaime Time is our series of short wellbeing videos where children get a few minutes of one-to-one time with Jaime.
The episodes are designed to feel calm, friendly and reassuring, like Jaime has popped into the living room or classroom for a little chat. Each one explores a useful feeling, idea or tool that children can come back to whenever they need it.
Jaime Time episodes cover things like energy, emotions, embarrassment, confidence, self-awareness and mindfulness all in a way that feels simple, practical and never too grown-up.
My Treasure Chest is all about helping children remember what makes them brilliant. A perfect activity for self-belief and to build confidence.
What happens in My Treasure Chest?
In the episode, children create their own treasure chest.
They can draw one on a plain piece of paper, or use the printable My Treasure Chest activity sheet that comes with the video. The sheet has eight treasure coins ready for children to fill in, plus extra space for children to add more treasures later.
Each treasure coin is a little reminder of something they can feel proud of.
Jaime guides children through eight gentle prompts, asking them to think of:
Something they have learned to do
Something kind they have done
Something brave they have done
Something they kept trying at, even when it was difficult
A problem they solved
Something creative they made or did
Something they like about themselves
Something recent that made them feel proud
And the really important bit?
Tiny things count.
A treasure doesn’t have to be a trophy, a certificate or a huge achievement. It might be learning to tie a shoelace. Sharing a toy. Helping someone who felt sad. Trying again when something was tricky. The list goes on! It’s these small moments that can help show children that they are brilliant people if we shine a light on them.
Why this helps children build self-belief
Children are still learning how to talk to themselves.
When something goes wrong, it can feel very big. One mistake can make them think, “I’m not good at this.” One wobbly moment can make them feel like they aren’t brave, clever or capable.
This activity gently helps them look again.
Instead of focusing only on what went wrong, children are invited to collect evidence of what is already going right.
They start to notice:
“I have learned things before.”
“I have been kind.”
“I have solved problems.”
“I can be brave.”
“I can keep trying.”
“There are things I like about myself.”
This is a really great thing for us all to practice.
A mindfulness activity that feels fun
Mindfulness for children doesn’t always need to be still, silent or serious.
Lots of children find it easier to reflect when they have something to do with their hands. Drawing, writing, colouring and imagining can all help children slow down and notice what’s going on inside.
That’s why My Treasure Chest works so nicely.
It feels like a creative activity, but underneath it, children are practising some really useful wellbeing skills. They are learning to pause, reflect, name their strengths, remember positive moments, and speak to themselves with a bit more kindness.
And because they finish with something they can keep, the activity doesn’t disappear when the video ends.
Their treasure chest becomes a real reminder of the wonderful things inside them.
How to use this activity at home
This is a lovely episode to do after school, at the weekend, or on a day when your child needs a little confidence boost.
All you need is the video, something to write or draw with, and either a blank piece of paper or the printable My Treasure Chest sheet.
Some children will know what to write straight away. Others might need a bit of help.
If your child gets stuck, you could gently remind them of little things you’ve noticed:
“You kept trying with that puzzle yesterday.”
“You helped me carry the shopping.”
“You made your friend laugh.”
“You were brave when you tried something new.”
“You were really patient when plans changed.”
“You asked for help instead of giving up.”
It’s not about telling them what to feel proud of. It’s about helping them spot the treasures that are already there.
Once they’ve finished, they might like to put their treasure chest somewhere they’ll see it often — on their bedroom wall, on the fridge, by their desk, or tucked somewhere safe to look at on difficult days.
And because the printable sheet includes space for more treasures, children can keep coming back to it whenever they notice something new they’re proud of.
How to use this activity in the classroom
My Treasure Chest also works beautifully as a classroom wellbeing activity.
It could be used during PSHE, circle time, a mindfulness session, a morning starter, or a calm end-of-week reflection. It’s especially useful when children are working on confidence, resilience, kindness, growth mindset or positive self-talk.
The printable activity sheet makes it easy to use with a whole class. You can choose the colour version if you’d like something bright and display-ready, or the black and white version if you need a more printer-friendly option.
Children can complete their own treasure chests quietly, then share one treasure if they would like to. Some children will love sharing. Others may prefer to keep theirs private, and that’s completely fine too.
Teachers could also use the idea to create a class treasure wall, where children add moments of kindness, bravery, effort or creativity throughout the week.
That can be a lovely way to celebrate the things that don’t always get noticed — not just the big wins, but the everyday moments that make a classroom feel kind, safe and encouraging.
Try My Treasure Chest with your child or class
If you’re looking for a gentle self-belief activity for kids, a creative mindfulness activity for children, or a simple way to help children build confidence, My Treasure Chest is a lovely one to try.
Download the My Treasure Chest activity sheet in colour or black and white, then watch the episode with Jaime as she guides children through the treasure hunt, one coin at a time.
By the end, children will have a treasure chest full of proud moments, kind choices, brave actions, creative ideas and personal strengths.
Because the treasure isn’t golden coins – the treasure is them!
