Coronavirus: wellbeing activity ideas for schools
Coronavirus: wellbeing activity ideas for schools
The past few months have been challenging, particularly for children and young people. With schools now open, some teachers may be looking for activities to boost pupils’ wellbeing.
The ideas below can be helpful for all pupils, but particularly if they have found recent changes unsettling.
Some of these activities may need to be adapted in line with current government guidance around non-essential contact. Unless otherwise stated, all the options below have ideas for both primary and secondary age groups.
Return to school resources
We've created resources to help headteachers and school staff bring their schools back together.
Spread a little kindness
A range of short activities to explore kindness. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2017.
Being ourselves
Activities to explore what makes us special and unique. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2018.
Healthy: Inside and out
Activities to help children and young people understand the connection between physical and mental health. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2019.
Find your brave
Activities and resources (including videos and stories) on the theme of bravery. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2020.
Mentally Healthy Schools website
This website, launched by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, provides quality-assured resources for schools and colleges.
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