Teacher Toolbox
Mental and emotional wellbeing advice and resources; for you, your children and your classroom.Why we need to be talking about the ‘Flavour of Feelings’ with children, school staff and parents
What are you favourite flavour of sweet? Which sweets do you choose first from a selection? Which ones don't you like but will eat when all the other ones have gone? Do you ever try one and realise it's nicer than you...
Balance the seasonal swirl with moments of settling…
This time of year, the structure, habits and 'feel' of a school day can start to get a bit more chaotic and blurry can't they? The glitter and performances, the mood and energy levels of the children (and yourself), weather and...
When thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable…
A recent trip to the dentist prompted me to share how we are able to divert our attention away from discomfort and into a safe, comfortable place. This is useful for children and adults alike because we often find ourselves...
Exploring A Smile
https://vimeo.com/755016853 Wipe any trace of emotion from your face. Have a 'blank canvas'. Now gradually and very slowly introduce a smile. Pay attention to all the parts of your face that 'feel' it. The lips, cheeks, eyes, hairline - really notice how the...
Making time for Self-Praise
It's easy to automatically focus on things we still haven't done, tasks we need to get better at and the constant urge to BE BETTER and DO BETTER in our lives. Schools are places of learning and as children learn one thing, they build on...
What to do when your mind goes blank during SATs, exam or school tests
Year 6 children, teachers and school staff in Learnful Schools watched this video to learn about how to help themselves when their mind goes blank in a test. The immediate emotional reaction is to get stressed... Body contracts and tenses Breath shallows and quickens...
How Children and School Staff Manage Unpleasant Emotions
Children and school staff in Learnful Schools watched this video to learn about dealing with unpleasant feelings. Watch the video, then read the comments and insights they made below! https://vimeo.com/671663697 Here’s what children (and adults) in Learnful Schools...
Summer Holiday Habit for Mental Wellness
Direct your thinking mind to pay attention to the good stuff with a daily, positive reflection practice.Suitable to share with your family, other parents, your children and fellow educators. https://vimeo.com/571158956 If you want to find out more about how I support...
Uncomfortable, edgy feelings for children and staff as schools re-connect
Most people in schools next week will be experiencing and operating with an internal ‘edginess’. It’s understandable, uncomfortable and perfectly normal under the circumstances. But how much openness and discussion will there be about these feelings? My worry is that...
Children teaching adults about joy, fun, gratitude and approaching each moment with a clean slate
Three mindfulness teachings, all before 8am, delivered to you by a 3 year old and 5 year old… Lesson 1 “Is it morning time?” asks my 3 year old at 6:50am. “It is.” I reply. “Yessss!” he responds, throwing the cover off his bed. What adults do you know (yourself...