English and Mental Health/Wellbeing by https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing en-us 2021-09-20 09:36:41 UTC 2026-02-25 15:52:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Mental Health Awareness Week: Nature https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451205 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451205 Feeling Angry EYFS/KS1 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451209 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451209 Developing Resilience https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451215 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451215 Anxiety and Worries https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451223 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451223 Bereavement and Loss https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451227 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451227 Sadness, Low Mood and Depression https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451230 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451230 Mental Health Awareness Week: Nature https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451237 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451237 Resilience and Creativity: a series of lessons based on The Dot by Peter H Reynolds https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451240 Lesson plans based upon The Dot with PHSE based lesson objectives.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451240 Reading Ideas and Activities: The Colour Monster Anna Llenas https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451245 A resource from LLP with suggested questions, thinking points and possible activities based on 'The Colour Monster.'  This plan is suitable for use throughout the primary age-range and could be used with a mixed age group (key worker children etc). 
If you don't have a copy (or enough copies of the text) here is a video that you could use:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpLmzxbeVmU
Suitable for use in Primary settings]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451245 Reading Well For Young People- The Reading Agency https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451249 Reading Well for young people recommends expert endorsed books about mental health, providing 13 to 18 year olds with advice and information about issues like anxiety, stress and OCD, and difficult experiences like bullying and exams.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451249 Reading Well for Children- The Reading Agency https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451255 Reading Well for children (KS2) provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451255 Empathy Lab https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451259 EmpathyLab is the first organisation to build children's empathy, literacy and social activism through a systematic use of high-quality literature. Their strategy builds on new scientific evidence showing the power of reading to build real-life empathy skills.  ]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451259 Reading and Stress Reduction https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451263 A short video about the impact that reading can have on stress.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451263 Benefits of Reading https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451266 This video explains some of the benefits of reading for pleasure (including those linked to wellbeing).]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451266 Mental wellbeing, reading and writing report- National Literacy Trust https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451270 The Mental wellbeing, reading and writing report found that children who are the most engaged with reading and writing (i.e. those who enjoy it, do it daily and have positive attitudes towards it) are three times more likely to have higher levels of mental wellbeing than children who don’t.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451270 Wellbeing, Reading and Writing Resources from the National Literacy Trust https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451271 Resources for primary and secondary schools including an assembly and book lists.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451271 Happiness and Wellbeing- Words for Life- National Literacy Trust https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451274 A site aimed at families with reading and writing activities they can do with their child to help with their happiness and wellbeing.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451274 Wellbeing and Literacy: resources inspired by the Book of Hopes- National Literacy Trust and Place2Be https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451279 These resources from NLT, Place2Be and Bloomsbury designed around The Book of Hopes were originally intended for use during transition back to school following Covid-19. However, they could be used at other times to support wellbeing. ]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451279 Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Lit https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451283 A padlet collection from LLP to support schools ensuring that their book collections are diverse and inclusive. It includes reports, booklists and other resources]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451283 Books with Neurodivergent Characters- KS2 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451289 A booklist from Liverpool Learning Partnership]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451289 Books with LGBT+ Characters https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451294 A booklist from Liverpool Learning Partnership featuring books for primary with LGBT+ characters]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451294 Children and young people’s reading in 2020 before and during the COVID-19 lockdown: NLT Report https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451297 A report from the National Literacy Trust on children's reading before and during lockdown- includes many takeaway messages about reading as a form of escapism and release. ]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451297 Children and young people’s writing during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451303 A report from the National Literacy Trust on children's writing before and during Covid- includes insight on creative writing as support for MH.]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451303 Reading Facts: Reading Agency https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451307 Statistics on the importance of reading- scroll down for impact on mental health]]> 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451307 Why is Reading Important for our Mental Health? https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451313 2021-09-20 09:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1753451313 Books with LGBT+ Characters- Secondary admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1774182213 A booklist from Liverpool Learning Partnership featuring books for primary with LGBT+ characters]]> 2021-09-28 10:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1774182213 Free Writing Friday- Cressida Cowell admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1883798747 Resources from Hachette, National Literacy Trust and Cressida Cowell to encourage free writing]]> 2021-11-11 10:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1883798747 Action for Children: Power of the Pen Resources admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1883827105 2021-11-11 10:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1883827105 Supporting Wellbeing Through Literacy Teaching- NLT admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1886361244 2021-11-12 10:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1886361244 PADLET: Diversity in Children's/YA Lit admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1886408801 This padlet includes reports, articles and booklists to help schools develop diverse book collections. ]]> 2021-11-12 11:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1886408801 PADLET: Diversity in Children's/YA Lit admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1886409100 This padlet includes reports, articles and booklists to help schools develop diverse book collections. ]]> 2021-11-12 11:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1886409100 Emotions Wheel admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1983437157 This emotions wheel could be used to support writing or to help students identify emotions experienced by characters in texts. ]]> 2022-01-10 09:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1983437157 Emotion Cards admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1983569047 Emotion cards that can be used in discussion of texts to identify how characters are feeling. They could also be used to support writing work. ]]> 2022-01-10 10:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/1983569047 ImpactEd: Reading Well Report admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197491881 Reading Well: exploring
the link between children’s
wellbeing and when, how and why they read]]> 2022-05-24 10:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197491881 Reading Well (Reading Agency) admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197497777 Reading Well is a programme from the Reading Agency that promotes support for mental health and wellbeing through books. A booklist of 35 titles has been made available in public libraries across England. The titles provide 13 to 18 year-olds with support and advice on common mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and stress. The books, which include self-help, psycho-education, memoirs, graphic novels and fiction, have all been chosen by young people and health professionals.

Reading Well for young people is part of the successful Reading Well Books on Prescription programme, which since its launch in 2013 has reached half a million people with expert endorsed self-help reading available in public libraries.

]]> 2022-05-24 10:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197497777 Mental Health (Books For Topics) admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197499366 A book list from Books For Topics featuring books relating to mental health and emotional wellbeing that could be used for general awareness or starting a conversation.]]> 2022-05-24 10:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197499366 Books To Support Mental Health Awareness from BookTrust admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197500234 Books that acknowledge or explore mental health issues can help to increase awareness, encourage dialogue, reduce stigma and develop real understanding.]]> 2022-05-24 10:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197500234 Anxiety and Wellbeing- 60 Books To Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197501902 2022-05-24 10:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2197501902 admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2199512899 There's a significant amount of research that shows that children who read for pleasure report higher levels of wellbeing than those who don't read for pleasure. This column features resources and links to support you developing an ethos of reading for pleasure in your school.]]> 2022-05-25 14:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2199512899 Open University Reading For Pleasure admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2199514167 A useful website featuring audit tools, case studies, videos and CPD presentations to support schools with developing RFP.

]]> 2022-05-25 14:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2199514167 Reading For Pleasure admin5219 https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2199514920 A padlet collection featuring resources to support schools in developing RFP]]> 2022-05-25 14:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Liverpoollearning/englishandwellbeing/wish/2199514920