Emotional Literacy Resources for Children
“For whatever you are feeling, there is a way to express it.”
“A healthy mind needs to exercise its imagination.”
WHAT DO YOU DO TO EXERCISE YOURS?
Keeping a Journal
Drawing and/or writing in a journal : “When we write about how we think and feel each day, it has an incredible effect on how our brains work. Scientists have proven that it can make us feel fantabulous!” (Happy, Confident Me Journal)
A free journal for the whole family: Happy Self Journal
Wiltshire childrens wellbeing activity pack – from Barnardo’s
Activities including games
Emotional Literacy
More free resources for children also available by clicking on this link ELSA (Emotional Literacy)
Dear You- A letter from your brain!– especially for KS2
Calming Activities
As a family:
“Mind up” activities for parents and children
On your own or with someone else:
Deep breathing calming techniques
Calmzone – a toolbox of calming activities from Childline
Keeping calm activities for young children (EYFS in particular)
Mind of My Own Mindfulness Project
Wiltshire childrens wellbeing activity pack – from Barnardo’s
Mindfulness calendar with 5 minute activities
Building Resilience
https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/5782/happy-box-template.pdfMore Resources…
Resources to support mental health and wellbeing
Resources for managing anxiety and improving wellbeing -Mentally Healthy Schools
Resources for dealing with the effects of lockdown – Mentally Healthy Schools