General Mental Health and Well-being Support, Ideas and Websites
Apps
- Sleep meditation for kids (free)
- The Worrynots (1.29 p/month)
- FOCUS on the go! (free)
- Three good things (free)
- Mindful Powers (£4.99)
- Powerme (free)
Situation Specific Advice
- Advice on talking to children about Coronavirus, by British Psychological Society:
- How to talk to your child about coronavirus, by Unicef:
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19
- Child-friendly explanation of Coronavirus for Primary age students:
- Information video on Coronavirus for Primary age children (KS2), by Brainpop:
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
- Information video on Coronavirus for older children/adults, by WHO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=youtu.be
- Supporting children through Covid 19- an Emmbrook guide:
Supporting children through Covid-19 Information Sheet
Your Wellbeing
- Coronavirus and your wellbeing, by Mind UK:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
- 5 ways to wellbeing, by Mindkit:
https://www.mindkit.org.uk/5-ways-to-wellbeing/
- Well-being activities to try at home:
- Making a lantern
https://emmbrookjuniorschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Making-a-lantern.pdf
- Making a board game tips and ideas
https://emmbrookjuniorschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Making-a-board-game-tips-and-ideas.pdf
- Make a Glitter Jar
Glitter Jar instructions – https://emmbrookjuniorschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Glitter-Jar-instructions.pdf