Tips and Resources for Children
“Their minds and their futures are entrusted in our hands for a few brief years of childhood. We must do all in our power to serve them well.”
Pugh, Contemporary Issues in Early Years, 1996
You will find a range of resources here suitable for Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, click the images to display the full activities.
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For younger children approaching the idea of mental health and wellbeing can be a daunting thought. Start very simply through exploring emotions, naming and identifying them.
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You could do this by pulling different faces in the mirror and talking about the emotion e.g. a happy face, sad face, angry face etc.
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Try using the emotions images to identify emotions. The link below shows flashcards displaying different feelings and emotions.
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Watch the video for The Colour Monster by Anna LLenas. Talk about the colours and the emotions.
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The Mindfulness Calendar gives daily 5 minute activities to complete.
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Try using the Seven Days of Kindness Calendar to support those around you as well as making yourself feel good.
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Try using the "How Many Positives" activity sheet.
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Anna Freud's common difficulties such as aggression, anxiety and bereavement in the Early Years.
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A range of under fives wellbeing resources from Anna Freud.
