Pupil Wellbeing
Overview of myHappymind:
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We are proud to be a part of the myHappymind Family!
As a whole school programme grounded in science and dedicated to building positive mental wellbeing, myHappymind helps children understand how their brains work and creates a culture that helps to build children's resilience, confidence, and self-esteem. myHappymind also teaches the children how to self-regulate and manage their emotions in stressful times, allowing them to be their very best selves!
Learn more here: https://myhappymind.org/
myHappymind module descriptions:
Meet Your Brain: Understanding how your brain works and how to ensure we look after it so that we can manage our emotions and be at our best. Growth mindset is a key part of this too.
Celebrate: Understanding your unique Character Strengths and learning to celebrate them. This is a fantastic module for building self-esteem.
Appreciate: Understanding why gratitude matters and how you can develop gratitude as a habit. Gratitude is key to well-being and resilience and we're all about making it a lifelong strategy!
Relate: Understanding why positive relationships matter and how to build them. We're focussed on the building blocks of good relationships and friendships.
Engage: Understanding how to set meaningful goals that matter and how to stay resilient in times of challenge. This module is all about building self-esteem and resilience too.
myHappymind module images:
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PSHE statement:
myHappymind is a mental health and well-being programme to support children in learning habits to support their own mental health. It does also cover all the mandatory objectives from the DfE Relationships Education Curriculum and also around 70% of the PSHE objectives.
Parent App Video link:
https://myhappymind.lpages.co/myhappymind-parent-app-introduction/
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If you have any technical questions about accessing the resources, please contact hello@myHappymind.org Want to learn more? Check out myHappymind founder Laura Earnshaw’s best selling book on Amazon. |
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Mindfulness is also taught in class using Mindful Kids cards or through mindfulness videos on YouTube. We also incorporate activities such as PSHE, pigeons, exercises, the Mile a Day challenge, yoga, art, and mental health awareness.
Wellbeing resources, weblinks
Cosmic Kids Yoga Loads of yoga videos for children with themes. Eg. Frozen, superheroes.
Go Noodle Mindfulness Mindfulness and movement breaks, suitable for younger children
Childline Toolbox Calm-Zone Calming activities and resources for young people
Youngminds blog Young people’s mental health charity
Kooth Free Support for Young Children Free online support for young people
Wellbeing Advice and Apps
Ollee your virtual friend Ollee is a digital friend for ages 8-11 – created by Parent Zone and funded by BBC Children in Need.
NHS One You, Every Mind Matters
The School Run Best Wellbeing Apps
Internet Matters Wellbeing Guide
Education App Store 5 Best Mental Health & Wellbeing
BBC 'digital wellbeing' Own It app for children
Children's Society What is Child Wellbeing
Well Being resources
Preparing your child for coming back to school
African Animal Yoga Poses Posters
Top ten tips poster help children cope with change
Safe in Essex teams programme from 29.06.2020
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