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Why not try this challenge with your family?

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Why not try this challenge with your family?

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Why is sleep good for you? How many hours do you get?

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Why is sleep good for you? How many hours do you get?

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How can we help our wellbeing- watch this video to find out.

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How can we help our wellbeing- watch this video to find out.

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10 ways to wellbeing for children - Bing video

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The arrival of coronavirus has led to lots of changes to the way we all live our lives, as well as lots of new rules about what we can and can't do.

Some of what you see or hear might sound confusing or scary, so it's normal to have some worries.

But it's also important to be aware of your feelings, and to look after your mental health and your wellbeing.

1) Connect with other people and talk about your feelings

It is quite normal to feel scared and confused with everything you're hearing about coronavirus and lockdowns.

But don't bottle up your worries. It's really important to talk to an adult you trust, such as your parents or teachers, about how you're feeling.

If you can't meet up with people, then it's good to find different ways to stay in contact with family and friends.

If you're worried about how you can spend time with friends you don't see at school or elderly relatives and other family members, try to find different ways you can help them and stay in touch.

Although it's not the same, we've all got used to using videos calls - so if you want to reach out, then go ahead and do it!

Advice if you're upset by the news

2) Keep active!

Staying healthy and being active isn't only great for your physical health and fitness. Experts say it can also improve your mental wellbeing by making you more confident.

It can even cause chemical changes in your brain, which help to make your outlook more positive!

With schools closed to most pupils for now, PE not happening and lots of sports clubs being closed, it's still really important to try to get some fresh air and exercise in other ways - even if that means something simple like going for a walk or riding your bike!

3) Try to be 'mindful' and don't worry about what you can't control

Try not to worry about all the things you can't control and try to make the best of what you can do.

Rather than worrying about the past or the future, concentrating on the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better.

It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

4) Do what you enjoy

It's really important to do things YOU enjoy.

That could mean reading a book, playing a board game or doing some arts and crafts.

Or have you ever wanted to try a new language or learn to cook or how to take great photographs?

Scientists say learning something new is a great way to help boost your wellbeing: it improves self-confidence and self-esteem, and helps you to build a sense of purpose. It also connects you with others who share your interests.

It might seem like you're too busy with schoolwork, but think of it as finding new hobbies and learning new skills you might want o continue even when lockdown is over.

5) Be kind

Giving back to other people is a great way to also feel good about yourself!

It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

When we're living as we are now and meeting up in person can be difficult, remember how important it can be to say "thank you" to someone for something they have done for you.

Or to ask friends, family or colleagues how they are, and really listening to their answer.

Remember...

If you are feeling worried, there is lots of support out there for you to get help.

Speak to an adult you trust, like a parent, guardian or a teacher.

You can also contact Childline on 0800 1111 for free at any time.

Childline is run by the NSPCC.

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Coronavirus: How to support your wellbeing at the moment

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It's normal to feel worried and concerned about the way we're living right now - here are some tips to help you look after both your physical and mental health during lockdown.

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Laughter Yoga | Yoga for Kids | Healthy Kids Month

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Exercise with Joe Wicks ...it makes you feel happy!

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Exercise with Joe Wicks ...it makes you feel happy!

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5 Minute Move Featuring Betsy | The Body Coach TV

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StoryBots share stories about their emotions

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"Emotions" - StoryBots Super Songs Episode 8 | Netflix Jr

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Mindful Ozzy has lots of helpful hints!

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Mindful Ozzy Introduces Mindfulness (Pre-k to Grade 2)

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Deep Breathing

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tube square breathing for children - Bing video

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Relaxation

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Peace Out Guided Relaxation for Kids | 1. Balloon

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Train your puppy mind!!!

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Story massage, great for story telling too.

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Let's grow a sunflower! Story Massage by Rosemary Cunningham

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Disney Relaxing music

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Disney RELAXING PIANO Collection -Sleep Music, Study Music, Calm Music (Piano Covered by kno)

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Draw your happy place

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Today we have a 'happy visualisation' This is purely a drawing exercise where children can think about their happy place. It might be a real place it might be imagination such as unicorn land or in the clouds with rainbows and sunshine. It really doesn't matter. They are learning to visualise a place that makes them feel happy so that when things get tough they can 'go to their happy place'.

Ask the child if they can visualise their place. What colours can they see? What can they hear? What can they smell? What can they feel? What can they taste? Help them to use all of their senses to visualise that happy place.

Download: Happy Place

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Happy visualisation - ELSA Support for emotional literacy

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Try some Cosmic Kids Yoga!

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Trolls | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! 🍄 Trolls Videos for Kids

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Mindfulness colouring

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Colouring Sheets - Colouring Page - Kids Puzzles and Games

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Our colouring pages are always very popular and have been organised by theme and holiday. All our colouring pages are original and handrawn and completely free to download. We hope there is something that you like but please come back regularaly as we are always updating our already large selection.

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Send a smile!

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This was a request from a Learning mentor and ELSA to keep in touch with her children. She just wanted them to know she was thinking of them.

Included in this zip files are two video files and a PDF.

Please note: With this resource there is a change of my terms and conditions.

You may use the video files to send by email or phone to your pupils but please do NOT share with other adults for them to use. Please refer them to this post so they can download the full pack themselves.

You may also add to your website but you MUST give a link back to the original post on the ELSA Support website (this post) so people can see the source of the resource if needed. This is important due to the monster clipart licenced to us from Preschool for pirates and princesses

You may NOT upload these video messages to a Facebook Page, Twitter account or Instagram where they could be shared without the original post.

Download: Virtual messages

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These separation cards are perfect for touching base with your ELSA children. Once an intervention is finished it is important to keep contact with your...

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This affirmations activity pack has 8 affirmation statements with 6 activities for each one. 48 sheets all together. Activities include: Word search - pupils find...

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Thinking about you cards - ELSA Support for emotional literacy

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Some well being apps

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See our list of wellbeing apps for kids that are designed to help them learn how to manage their mental health.

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Stop, breath and think

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Calm you brain in a busy jar

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Mind in a Jar - Planting Seeds of Mindfulness  MOVIE!

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Gonoodle, lots of activities to create smiles and make us feel happy and healthy

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More Videos and Activities!

Go With the Flow
Play Now

Changes and disruptions in your usual routines can be hard for everyone, and especially kids. This calming video encourages kids to set intentions to be flexible, accept change, and go with the flow. Try this video if kids are having a particularly hard time or at the start of the day.
Related At-Home Activities:

* Go for a calming walk to take some time to enjoy nature and appreciate the quiet time.

* If you can't get outside, encourage your child to make their own waterfall; they can draw it, paint it, cut out pictures to make a collage, or make a 3D one using clay, pipe cleaners, or other materials you may have.

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More Good Energy at Home with GoNoodle - GoNoodle

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SEnd your worries away on a virtual balloon

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SEnd your worries away on a virtual balloon

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Click on the blank letter box and write your problem or worry in the space.