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What matters to you? | Creative activity for 4-11 year olds | Children's Mental Health Week 2024

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Watch the video for ideas and inspiration for this well being craft where your child can express what matters to them.

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What matters to you? | Creative activity for 4-11 year olds | Children's Mental Health Week 2024

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We know there’s nothing more you want than to see your children smiling and happy. There are times though that worry, anxiety, upset, confusion, anger and a host of other feelings can unsettle our children. It’s often hard to know how to support them and we are of course here to help you if we can, please remember that and talk to us. However below are a range of resources and top tips to support you.

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It’s important to us at SWINS that our children know how loved, cared for, respected and valued they are. 💕  We believe each of our little stars are unique, special and amazing and we want them to know and believe it too.

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Teaching our children about staying safe online and maintaining a healthy digital well being is an important part of our computing and pshe curriculum. Protecting your child online is a big worry for many parents and carers. Here are some top tips and advice for ensuring they are healthy and safe Internet users …

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5 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home

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While being a kid can be fun, there are a lot of daily stressors that they face. Because of this, it's important for parents, guardians, and even teachers to create safe spaces for children to express themselves. Mental health activities for kids give them the opportunity to practice mindfulness and talk about their feelings. By incorporating these various activities into your child's daily life, you both can cultivate positive coping mechanisms and strengthen communication skills.

Fun mental health activities for you and your child

1. Create a journal

Oftentimes, kids find it difficult to verbally articulate their feelings and emotions. This is due to the fact that they feel uncomfortable speaking about them out loud for fear of being judged or rejected. If your child is uncomfortable with verbal expression, let them know that there are other outlets. One of these outlets is journaling. Through journaling, kids have a safe space to openly and freely express what they're feeling. This also helps them develop their creative writing skills, as well as jot down goals and work through problem solving. Make journaling even more fun and engaging by having your child decorate their journal with colored pencils, stickers, and pictures. Since it can be challenging to journal every day, slowly work this activity into your child's daily routine and encourage them along the way. With consistent practice, journaling can help relieve stress and improve mental health.

2. Practice gratitude exercises

Gratitude exercises can come in different forms depending on a child's age. Looking for preschool mental health activities? A gratitude exercise for pre-k kids can be as simple as starting the day by having them list three things that they are grateful for. For older children, it can be a more creative exercise by creating gratitude jars that are filled with notes of gratitude statements. Practicing gratitude gives a child time to reflect and tap into positive thoughts which is especially helpful during stressful times. Encouraging an optimistic and grateful perspective can improve emotional well-being.

Pay it forward by starting a mental health fundraiser

Mental health services are important and needed. Consider taking gratitude exercises to the next level by paying it forward to support people and organizations working towards building mental health awareness. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma about mental health. But with mental health fundraising on GoFundMe, you can help address the stigma, multiply access to mental health care, and further mental health research. Money should never get in the way of receiving mental health treatment. If you or someone you love needs mental health financial assistance, GoFundMe is here to help. Start crowdfunding today to raise money and get the care you or a loved one deserves.

3. Engage in a breathing exercise

It's easy for kids to get caught up in a moment of anxiety or negative feelings. Adopting breathing exercises are great stress relievers for kids. Breathing exercises go hand in hand with meditation and mindfulness. During deep breathing and meditation, kids are fully in tune with the present moment. This helps them let go of worries and shift into a calmer state. Studies on mindfulness for kids by Mindful.org show that there are benefits of meditation that include:

Increased focus and compassion.

Decreased stress and anxiety.

Improved performance in school and overall well-being.

4. Use stress balls and other sensory toys

Some kids prefer to relieve stress, anxiety, and tension with tangible objects. In this case, toys like stress balls and slime can be a good release. These can either be made at home or store-bought. The benefit of stress balls is that they serve as a fidget toy and positive distraction. As for slime, it can help make a child feel less anxious after a few minutes of play. To make these two items at home, follow these directions:

How to make a stress ball
What you'll need:

2 balloons

Small funnel

Rice, flour, Play-Doh, or Orbeez

Directions:

1. Take one balloon and use a small funnel to fill it with rice, flour, Play-Doh, or Orbeez.

2. Once the balloon is filled, tie the end to close it.

3. Double wrap the ballon into the second ballon to make sure it's super secured.

How to make slime
What you'll need:

A glass bowl

Spoon or spatula

1 teaspoon of baking soda

2 to 3 tablespoons of all-purpose solution or contact solution

1 cup of washable school glue

1 cup of food coloring or glitter (optional)

A few drops of lavender essential oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix the washable school glue and food coloring or glitter together in a glass bowl.

2. Add in the teaspoon of baking soda. Give it a good mix with a spoon or spatula.

3. Add in the all-purpose solution or contact solution. Add each tablespoon one at a time for best results.

4. Mix it all together until the slime begins to separate from the sides of the bowl.

5. (Optional step) Add in a few drops of lavender essential oil for a calming scent.

6. Start kneading the slime in your hands until it's no longer sticky and stays together.

5. Try music therapy

Music can be useful for both relaxation and to encourage movement. In terms of boosting tranquility and relaxation, calming music can help children control and grow their self-regulation. If a child has the tools to help them focus and relax, it can in turn help them cope with stress. Additionally, it can help children slow down their thoughts, bodies, and breathing. Music therapy can be paired with breathing exercises to create a more relaxing environment. This can be done either one-on-one or in groups. Many music streaming platforms, such as YouTube and Spotify, have free, accessible playlists that are designed for kids' music therapy. Find the right tunes for your child and let the rest and relaxation begin.

Help build awareness about mental health

Getting kids to engage in mental health activities can be powerful and beneficial to their overall well-being. The crux of these activities revolves around creating an environment where kids feel safe to make themselves vulnerable and share their feelings. Different activities may be more or less productive depending on a child's age, background, and individual needs. In addition to mental health activities, take time to build more mental health awareness. This can be as easy as starting a fundraiser to provide funding for mental health services. Before you get started, take a look at these fundraising ideas for kids and teens. By creating a fundraiser, you and your child can help shape a world that is more kind and knowledgeable about mental health.

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5 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home

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While being a kid can be fun, there are a lot of daily stressors that they face. Because of this, it's important for parents, guardians, and even teachers to create safe spaces for children to express themselves. Mental health activities for kids give them the opportunity to practice mindfulness and talk about their feelings.

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Sharing stories is a special time for making connections. 💕 Stories and non fiction books are a great way of exploring feelings, emotions and behaviours in a positive way.

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The Colour Monster - Read by Mrs Smalley

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A super story which gives name to and explores a range of feelings

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The Colour Monster - Read by Mrs Smalley

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We are so lucky that across the year our children all get to experience yoga sessions with our favourite Yogi, Lianne from yokids. The breathing and mindfulness techniques she shared are used across school to help support the children.

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Being active is so important for our well being. Healthy bodies and healthy minds are so closely interlinked. At SWINS we like to encourage the children to be physically active everyday. We are so lucky to have the most beautiful beaches to walk and play on. There are also so many activities offered free regularly in our community or some of these fun online activities too. 💕

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Street tag is a fun way of working together as a team. SWINS needs you to get out collecting tags and earning points as you walk for your well being. Why not download the street tag app to your phone, scan our QR and give us your help. You’ll be active and connecting with our school community in a positive way. 💙💛

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Why not connect with the wonderful children’s running club on our island for healthy, active community fun

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Walney Wind Cheetah Cubs is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Walney Wind Cheetah Cubs and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and...

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A range of printable activities to enjoy together from our schools chosen PSHE scheme.

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Kitemark Assured PSHE and SMSC e-Learning | 1decision

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Welcome to the 1decision Kids Zone - free printable download activities available for kids to support social and emotional development.

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Emotional development in children - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A range of useful blog resources and information for supporting young children’s emotional and behavioural development

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All about how children express and process emotions, from toddler tantrums to childhood fears. Find loads of tips and advice on understanding children's emotional development, behaviour and wellbeing.

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Emotional development in children - BBC Tiny Happy People

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As children develop a vocabulary and more independence, they will experiment with expressing emotion in new ways. Find loads of tips and advice on understanding your child's emotional development, behaviour and wellbeing.

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Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child

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It's okay to reach out for help. Your situation is unique and no parent has all the answers. We all need a little extra support sometimes, and we hear from parents and carers just like you all the time.

So, if you're worried about the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25, you can chat to us by phone, email or webchat.

Our Parents Helpline is also accessible for those who are hard of hearing or speak English as an additional language. If English is not your first or preferred language, we can arrange for a language translator to support you on a call with one of our helpline advisers. Or if you would like to use our webchat or email service, we offer a digital translation service.

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Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child

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Practical tips, advice and where you can get help if your child or teenager is struggling with their mood, feelings, or their behaviour seems different.

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So many helpful articles and top tips

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Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts. It's based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.

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Improve your child's wellbeing with reading

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The positive role of books for supporting your child’s emotional health.

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Reading and wellbeing

If your child is facing a particular problem, reading a book that covers the subject could help them:

Make sense of what they are going through

Feel less alone

Forget about stress and worry

Learn to understand other points of view.

Other ways to help

Visit your local library. It's free and a good place to search for books that cover a wide range of issues

Listening to audio books can help your child enjoy stories and gain the benefits of reading a book

Picture books can be a great way of talking about difficult topics with children, including older siblings

Read a funny book together to make your child laugh and feel happier

Read before bedtime to switch off from the day

Writing and wellbeing

If your child has been through a distressing event, writing about the experience can be beneficial in helping them to process the incident.

Creative writing can help a child relax and improve their mood and improve their concentration., attention and imagination

Writing about happy events can be a good way for your child to preserve their happy memories, as well as being fun!

Good to know:

If your child's wellbeing is suffering you can talk to your GP, or visit the Place2Be website for a list of organisations that provide support for parents.

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Improve your child's wellbeing with reading

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If your child is facing a particular problem, reading a book that covers the subject could help them: Make sense of what they are going through Feel less alone Forget about stress and worry Learn to understand other points of view. Visit your local library.

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PSHE KS1: Super Mood Movers - Coping with feelings

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Get moving with the mood movers and think about feelings

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After viewing, singing and dancing along, your class could try some of these activities to further explore their learning:

Activities

Learning aims or objectives

The Super Mood Movers song Coping With Feelings and these activity notes address the following learning objectives from the curriculum guidance of the four UK nations.
England, PHSE and RSE
From the PSHE Association programme of study:

Health and wellbeing:

H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.

H12. how to recognise and name different feelings.

H13. how feelings can affect people's bodies and how they behave.

H14. how to recognise what others might be feeling.

H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things.

H16. about ways of sharing feelings; a range of words to describe feelings.

H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).

H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don't feel good.

H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.

H24. how to manage when finding things difficult

From the RSE guidance:

Physical health and mental wellbeing:

That mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health.

That there is a normal range of emotions (e.g. happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, nervousness) and scale of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations.

How to recognise and talk about their emotions, including having a varied vocabulary of words to use when talking about their own and others' feelings.

How to judge whether what they are feeling and how they are behaving is appropriate and proportionate.

The benefits of physical exercise, time outdoors ... on mental wellbeing and happiness; simple self-care techniques.

Where and how to seek support.

Physical health and fitness:
The characteristics and mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle.

Northern Ireland, PD&MU
From the Northern Ireland curriculum for Personal Development and Mutual Understanding:

Feelings and emotions: Foundation stage (Strand 1) - Their own and others' feelings and emotions:

Begin to recognise how they feel.

Develop ways of expressing how they feel.

Know what to do if they feel sad, lonely, afraid or angry and when it is important to tell others about their feelings.

Realise what makes their friends feel happy or sad.

Recognise how other people feel when they are happy, sad, angry or lonely.

Key Stage 1 (Strand 1): Their own and other's feelings and emotions and how their actions affect others:

Begin to recognise, name and manage their feelings and emotions and realise that they are a natural, important and healthy part of being human.

Begin to recognise and manage the effects of strong feelings such as anger, sadness or loss.

Scotland, PSE
From the Curriculum for Excellence Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes:

Mental and emotional wellbeing (Early Level / First Level):

I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them (HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a).

I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them (HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a).

I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances; I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave; I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others (HWB 0-05a / HWB 1-05a).

I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available (HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a).

I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times (HWB 0-07a / HWB 1-07a).

Wales, PSE
From the Personal and Social Education Framework for 7 to 19-year-olds in Wales:

Health and emotional well-being:

Take increasing responsibility for keeping the mind and body safe and healthy.

Feel positive about themselves and be sensitive towards the feelings of others.

The features and physical and emotional benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

The range of their own and others' feelings and emotions.

What to do or to whom to go when feeling unsafe.

Working with others:

Empathise with others' experiences and feelings.

Manage different emotions and develop strategies to resolve conflict.

Ask for personal support and advice.

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PSHE KS1: Super Mood Movers - Coping with feelings

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Rhys Stephenson performs this touching Super Mood Movers song about different feelings.

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A range of activities to support mental health and well being

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Jaime's Yoga Mix | Outside in the Woods! | Yoga and Mindfulness for kids

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Jaime's Yoga Mix | Outside in the Woods! | Yoga and Mindfulness for kids

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Free Kids' Kindness Club - School of Kindness

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This week, Greig is talking about Children's Mental Health Week and why looking after yours is SO important. We also have a special guest giving you some tips about how you can be kind to your mind.

Ned Kindelbottom is also sharing some amazing kind news about what some of YOU have been up to.
Watch the video
Your entries can be sent to:
52 Lives, PO Box 3154, Reading, RG1 9AT

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Free Kids' Kindness Club - School of Kindness

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This week, Greig is talking about Children's Mental Health Week and why looking after yours is SO important. We also have a special guest giving you some tips about how you can be kind to your mind. Ned Kindelbottom is also sharing some amazing kind news about what some of YOU have been up to.

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We love to sing and are enjoying singing as part of our morning well being focus. Singing together is a joyful connection. Here are some songs which we love at school and you may want to hear and share too.

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Hello, Hello - Makaton Signing with Singing Hands and Out of the Ark Music

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We start each assembly time joining in song and greeting each other 🎶💕

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Hello, Hello - Makaton Signing with Singing Hands and Out of the Ark Music

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Wake Up! School Assembly Song and Dance from Songs For EVERY Assembly by Out of the Ark Music

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We love this lovely action song for getting us ready to learn in a morning.

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Wake Up! School Assembly Song and Dance from Songs For EVERY Assembly by Out of the Ark Music

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Bruno Mars - Count on Me (Official Lyric Video)

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Our fantastic singing club have shared this with us and we loved it 💕

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Bruno Mars - Count on Me (Official Lyric Video)

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We have introduced the children to positive affirmations this week with the help of ‘Snoop dog’ . Being positive is something that we all need to do and these affirmations can help us realise how important, loved and valued we all are.

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The Affirmations Song | FULL SONG | Doggyland Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes by Snoop Dogg

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Affirmations with the Doggyland cartoon

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The Affirmations Song | FULL SONG | Doggyland Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes by Snoop Dogg

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Kids Feelings and Emotions SONG Animation with A Little SPOT

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A little song about feelings to listen to and enjoy ❤️🧡💛💚💙🖤

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Kids Feelings and Emotions SONG Animation with A Little SPOT

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Sesame Street: Will.i.am Sings "What I Am"

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A great song about being strong

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Sesame Street: Will.i.am Sings "What I Am"

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Top Tips for parents and carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Top Tips for parents and carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Top tips for parents and carers of young people of all ages.

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😊 The Feel Good Book Read Aloud - Children's Book

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It’s always good to find a way to make yourself feel good 👍

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😊 The Feel Good Book Read Aloud - Children's Book

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A classic song that always makes us smile 😃

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💑 BE KIND | A Story about what it means to be Kind and why Kindness is important

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Being kind to each other is the best kind of connection we can make.
“In a world where you can be anything…be kind”

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💑 BE KIND | A Story about what it means to be Kind and why Kindness is important

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It’s not good to worry but we all do at some point and some of us more than others. Knowing how we can help ourselves and use the help of others to face our worries is so important 💕

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Another big bright feelings book by Tom Percival with an important message about feeling angry.

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Talking to your child about online safety

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Online life and offline life is just life

For many of us, we see our online lives and offline lives as different, but children are growing up with technology and the internet and for them there isn't a difference; online life and offline life is just life.

Technology can move at an extraordinarily fast pace and it can be difficult to know how to start talking to your child about what they're doing online, who they might be speaking to or discussing the potential risks and issues.

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Talking to your child about online safety

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Sometimes you might be worried about what your child's doing online or who they're speaking to, but not know how to talk to them about it. We've got advice to help.

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The importance of maintaining digital well being has become a real necessity as technology and our access to it has grown.

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Get help

As part of our work in the UK Safer Internet Centre

Digital wellbeing is about how the internet and technology can make us feel. This includes recognising the impact being online can have on:

Our emotions,

Mental health and wellbeing

Physical health and wellbeing.

Technology and the internet should be there to enhance and simplify our lives rather than be a cause of distraction, worry or upset.

However, not all online experiences are positive for young people, and this can have a negative impact on how they feel about themselves, their friendships and relationships and even how they see the wider world.

What impacts digital wellbeing?

Any negative online experience could impact a young person's digital wellbeing, but there are some issues that young people tell us are more likely to shape how going online makes them feel.

Top tips

Talk about how going online can impact our emotions

Make this a regular habit and try to check-in with young people after they've spent time on their devices.

Use wellbeing tools

For example, lots of devices and platforms offer tools to support digital wellbeing. You may also be able to turn off notifications for apps or use 'mute' or 'do not disturb' modes. Visit the useful links below for more ideas.

Model healthy behaviour, set boundaries and routines

It is important that young people see adults using technology in a healthy way so model this in your own behaviour. Using a Family Agreement or establishing a clear routine for younger children can also help set clear boundaries about meaningful use of technology.

Sign post to appropriate support

It's important that young people know who they can turn to for support, whether this is a trusted adult at home or school or by contacting a helpline.

Stay informed

It's also important that you know what to do or where to go for help if ever your child does need help with something that is worrying or upsetting them online. Visit our help page for parents and carers for more advice, support and reporting routes.

Conversation starters

1. What do you like to use technology for? How does it help you?

2. What things make you happy when you use technology?

3. What things worry you/ make you unhappy/angry/sad when using technology?

4. What would you do if something online upset you? What advice would you give to someone else in this situation?

5. How do you think your use of technology impacts your wellbeing? Good or bad?

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Get help As part of our work in the UK Safer Internet Centre Digital wellbeing is about how the internet and technology can make us feel. This includes recognising the impact being online can have on: Our emotions, Mental health and wellbeing Physical health and wellbeing.

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Trolls: Can't Stop The Feeling | GoNoodle

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We love to dance! This is bound to make you feel energised and smile… we defy you not to!

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Trolls: Can't Stop The Feeling | GoNoodle

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The Be Well Start Again Song | Sing Along | GoNoodle

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I am…

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The Be Well Start Again Song | Sing Along | GoNoodle

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Bedtime Stories | Regé-Jean Page reads Rain Before Rainbows 🌈 | CBeebies

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A wonderful story by Smriti Halls ‘Rainbows before rain’ 🌈 sharing the idea that sometimes for beautiful things to happen, harder things have to happen first.

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Bedtime Stories | Regé-Jean Page reads Rain Before Rainbows 🌈 | CBeebies

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Family Moodboosters - videos to get the whole household moving and feeling good

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Positive family fun

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Famous faces from across the BBC and beyond including Dr Ranj Singh, Oti Mabuse, Ade Adepitan MBE, Rhys Stephenson and Bethany Shriever MBE lead videos to inspire everyone at home to boost their mood, feel good, and use movement to help them understand their emotions and manage feelings together as a family.

There are 10 Moodboosters videos to use at home as a family that will help to encourage a sense of fun in your living room.

By taking part with everyone in your home, you can both promote a sense of wellbeing, and offer everyone in the family some basic skills to feel good.

Explore the videos

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Family Moodboosters - videos to get the whole household moving and feeling good

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Fun videos and resources to inspire everyone at home to use movement to help them understand their emotions and manage feelings together as a family

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Great news that our local library is extending its opening hours. They have a wonderful range of books for children to explore on many themes including emotional health. 🥰📚

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There are so many wonderful books in our school. We have books to support children on topics including worry, shyness, loss and grief. Please do ask us to borrow books on specific topics and if we do not have it, we will always try to signpost you to age appropriate quality texts. 💙💛

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This week, we will be sending each child home with a spiral to draw, collage or paint upon. We want to see them represent what matters to them. As we talk about this years theme “our voice matters” we look forward to seeing the pupils share what is important to them. Please help your child to create and then send in their spiral We put them together to create a display of our wonderful pupil’s voice and what matters to them.  🥰💙💛

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If you are concerned about your child’s mental and emotional health please do speak to us. We have trained SERIS and ELSA assistants in school who are able to offer advice and where appropriate carry out specific work with children. We are always here for you. 💕

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Top tips for connecting through play

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At SWINS we are supporting Children’s mental health week 2024. Please do look and use these resources we’ve shared to support you and your child in looking after their emotional health and well being . 💕☺️

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Find more information for families on the children’s mental health week website.