It’s Children’s Mental Health Week from the 1st – 7th February. Click here to find out more.
There are lots of different things that you can do to stay calm. Click here to find out more.
You could be still and ‘do nothing’ for 2 minutes. It’s a great way to feel a sense of calm. Click here.
Why not try guided meditation as a way to help you relax and feel calm?
Here are some stories to help you to understand your feelings.
Feeling worried? Here’s a book that might help.
Here are some resources that you might want to look at. There are stories which will help you along with ideas to encourage you to stay fit and healthy in both mind and body.
Listen to Mrs Chudleigh’s video where she explains how you might use the page.
Stories and shows to provide reassurance.
You might feel a bit worried about coronavirus and you may have some questions about it. Here is a story called Dave the Dog which might help to answer some of your questions, helping you to feel calmer.
Here is another story called Everybody Worries by Jon Burgerman.
You might know Dr Ranj from CBeebies. Click the link to watch Get Well Soon where Dr Ranj talks to Jobi about caronavirus and the importance of washing hands.
Here is a link to a social story which might help you.
A story about staying home.
A story about good days in unusual times.
Feeling anxious – take a look at this resource to aid calmness.
Returning to School in a Bubble – a story to explain how social distancing bubbles will work as children begin to return to school.
Staying mentally healthy.
It’s difficult staying at home all of the time. You might be missing school, your friends or clubs that you used to go to. It has been a long time since we have been able to meet up with others and you might be feeling angry. Sometimes, it is difficult to express your feelings. Everyone feels angry at times. Take a look at these emotion scales. You might want to print one off to help you talk about your feelings at home.
Young Minds is a charity dedicated to helping children. They have a website which you can visit if you need any help or support.
Childline is another charity who can help you if you feel that you have any worries that you would like to talk about.
The CAMHS website, has lots of useful links and resources. You might find lots of these books and videos helpful. You might want to look at them with your parents too.
Staying physically healthy
It’s great to exercise , it keeps you fit and healthy and can make you feel much better too.
Why not try some yoga.
Or, you could take a look at Coach’s PE page. Here’s the link.
Joe Wick’s does a daily PE lesson every day. This is a great way to start your day and it will make you feel ready for anything!
Kooth
Are you in Year 6? Struggling with feelings? Feeling fed up? Kooth is an online mental well being community. Here are some of the things they have available.
You can find out more here.