outledge.com/Memories-of-Change-A-Thought-Bubbles-Picture-Book-About-Thinking-Differently/Jackson/p/book/9781032135908 It’s the Queen’s birthday, and the children must work together to create the most amazing machine – a machine that can create 100 apple crumbles by the afternoon tea party. With growing concerns around mental health, and in the wake of a period of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever to pay attention to how young children express their emotions, and to teach them to articulate their thoughts in a healthy way. This beautifully illustrated picture book helps children understand the ‘journey’ in thinking, exploring the ways in which collaborating, experimenting and changing ideas can open new possibilities. By learning to reframe their memories, children learn that change and transition don’t have to be bad things. When it comes to child and adolescent mental health issues, prevention and early intervention are key. The ‘serve and return’ format of this book provides a virtual space where children can explore thoughts and feelings, teaching them to be resilient in the face of change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKJuBemELjI The Anna Freud Centre’s Early Years in Mind learning network hosted a webinar on supporting traumatised children in early years settings which took place in June 2021. The event was aimed at frontline practitioners including nursery workers, managers and childminders and was held in response to findings from a survey of nursery workers the report of which can be found at: www.annafreud.org/eyresources Chair: Dr Camilla Rosan, Head of Early Years Programme (AFNCCF) Speakers: Dr Theresa Schwaiger, Clinical Psychologist (AFNCCF), Dr Sheila Redfern, Head of Family Trauma (AFNCCF) and Louise Jackson - Deputy Head/Senior Leader at St Lawrence’s primary school and nursery

A video explaining the idea behind the Until we Meet Again series of books which are all available to download for free on the TES resources page. When you build a narrative alongside photographs of real children taking practical action it can empower others to see what is possible. You can tailor the books to different countries and cultures by changing the pictures and translating the text. I hope the idea will inspire others to create their own books for children about the communities in which they live during the coronavirus pandemic. In this way we can help to protect the mental health of young children during a pandemic. Children are introduced to key health and wellbeing messages and they are encouraged to talk about the new rules which are impacting their lives in developmentally appropriate ways.

Early childhood education during a pandemic is challenging. Supportive relationships and social distancing are both critical priorities that will ensure the health and wellbeing of the child during the coronavirus pandemic. Physical separation is necessary to slow down the progression of the pandemic, whereas responsive social interaction is essential for strengthening resilience. This book has been written to help you explain to a young child what social distancing means. The ‘serve and return’ interactions that you have with your child, whilst talking about the children in the photographs, will help protect your child’s developing brain and build resilience. Maintaining social connections through the use of stories can help parents and care-givers to build a responsive relationship with a child. Stories about familiar children doing ordinary activities, will provide a vital link between children and their friends which will help to reduce the effects of ongoing stress.

A short audio story for use with very young children. Prepare a bowl of water, soap and towel so the child can wash their hands and play as they listen. This resource was recorded to help children under five living in remote areas of the world understand how to stay safe and reduce the spread of infection. Encourage young children to talk, ask questions and share their thoughts as they play with the water. A practical introduction to hand washing for a young child listening alongside a parent, sibling or ECE Educator.