Mental Health and Wellbeing Blog - February
7th February 2023 – Tags: Wellbeing
Colley Lane Primary Academy aims to help our children by providing support for their mental health and wellbeing. This is the first of our monthly blogs that will be filled full of tips to help support our children and families. They will include activities that have taken place in classrooms, fun things to do at home and links to advice and further support.
BBC Bitesize Moodboosters
BBC Bitesize Moodboosters are short videos that help support children to understand their emotions as well as get them active. They can all be accessed here:
This months top 2 videos, selected by our children are:
“This video can be used to boost energy levels in the class and help to instil in pupils a sense of pride and togetherness for coming together as part of the larger band.”
PSHE KS1 / KS2: Let's Be Heroes
“This imaginative activity can be used to help primary school pupils overcome the feeling of being unsure and like they can’t do things, to promote feelings of being brave and strong.”
Action for Happiness
Action for happiness releases a monthly calendar to help support children's mental health and wellbeing. This month is Friendly February. Please click the button below to find the interactive version of the calendar.
Monthly Mindfulness Moment
We try to practice Mindfulness in our classes when we can. Each blog will contain a link to a popular mindfulness activity that has been used within school and that the children have enjoyed.
This Months is:
Please click here to visit the Wellbeing section of our website: