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Activities for Children’s Mental Health Week
With continued lockdown and home-schooling putting all manner of strains on Gloucestershire families, it’s timely that today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week, which runs through to Sunday 7 February. Organised by children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the theme for the week is “Express Yourself”, a message reinforced by the charity’s patron, The Duchess of Cambridge, who explains, “[It’s about] finding creative ways to share your thoughts, ideas and feelings whether that’s through photography, art, drama, music or poetry. It’s finding those things that make you feel good about yourself.”
The week features a virtual assembly featuring Jodie Whittaker, Oti Mabuse and Matthew Lewis, an online conference plus free resources for schools, families and youth groups.
Additionally, education provider PlanBee has created a week of free activities in one downloadable pack, dealing with different topics each day as follows:
Monday: physical sensations
Warm Fuzzies and Cold Pricklies Posters
Tuesday: an emoji that fits your mood
Printable Emojis Emotion Faces Cards
Wednesday: that nagging feeling
Worry Monster Activity Sheets
Thursday: take a deep breath
Calming Techniques for Kids Posters
Friday: let’s meditate
Meditation for Kids Guide Sheet
Saturday: developing a growth mindset
Fixed vs Growth Mindset Poster
Sunday: looking on the bright side
What are you Thankful For? Discussion Cards
Children’s Mental Health Week - https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
PlanBee - https://planbee.com/