**A discussion/starter activity for PSHE lessons or for Tutor Period. Ideally for KS3 and above, though could also be used for KS2. ** Help your pupils discover their ‘Little Happiness Ingredients’ and have a discussion around the activities they enjoy doing to improve their well-being. The worksheet then also asks pupils to plan activities over the following 7 days, to help them develop/maintain a habit of including deliberate leisure time in their days. When exams are looming, you can ask them to focus on activities that take no more than 15 minutes to do, so that even when they are busy and stressed with revision, they can still find time to fit quick leisure activities into their days. You will find more activities in the book I have co-authored with Elizabeth Wright (with Foreword by Kristján Kristjánsson): “Character Toolkit for Teachers: 100+ Classroom and Whole School Character Education Activities for 5-11-Year-Olds” Many of the activities are suitable for older children and even adults.

**A 6-slide PowerPoint Presentation intended to support the FREE “What Is Mental Health” KS 2 worksheet (also available on TES Resources). ** The slides can also be used as a stand-alone presentation to facilitate discussions and enhance awareness of mental health at any time of year, not just during Children’s Mental Health Week. Teacher’s Guide: Where a slide necessitates further notes/explanation for teachers, you will find notes and links in the notes section for that particular slide. Useful during Children’s Mental Health Week, but can be used at any other time of the year to increase mental health awareness. The worksheet is accompanied by a one-page teacher’s guide. ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

**A 6-slide PowerPoint Presentation intended to support the FREE “What Is Mental Health” KS 3/4 worksheet (also available in TES Resources). ** The slides can also be used as a stand-alone presentation to facilitate discussions and enhance awareness of mental health at any time of year, not just during Children’s Mental Health Week. Teacher’s Guide: Where a slide necessitates further notes/explanation for teachers, you will find notes and links in the notes section for that particular slide. Useful during Children’s Mental Health Week, but can be used at any other time of the year to increase mental health awareness. The worksheet is accompanied by a one-page teacher’s guide. ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

KS2 Worksheet & Teacher’s Guide: "What is Mental Health?" A worksheet for KS2 to facilitate discussion around the topic of mental health. Useful during Children’s Mental Health Week, but can be used at any other time of the year to increase mental health awareness. The worksheet is accompanied by a one-page teacher’s guide. ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: "My Voice Matters" Slideshow (5 slides including title slide) to facilitate knowledge and discussion around children’s voices and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Can be used in class, or in an assembly, with further discussion to follow with class teachers. The slides include notes for teachers with links to relevant information. These slides were created with KS3 children in mind. I have created the same slideshow, using slightly different language, for KS2 and KS4. These are also available for free here on TES Resources. These slides are not limited to being used during Children’s Mental Health Week 2024. They can be used in any lesson covering the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: "My Voice Matters" Slideshow (5 slides including title slide) to facilitate knowledge and discussion around children’s voices and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Can be used in class, or in an assembly, with further discussion to follow with class teachers. The slides include notes for teachers with links to relevant information. These slides were created with KS4 children in mind. I have created the same slideshow, using slightly different language, for KS2 and KS3. These are also available for free here on TES Resources. These slides are not limited to being used during Children’s Mental Health Week 2024. They can be used in any lesson covering the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: "My Voice Matters" Slideshow (5 slides including title slide) to facilitate knowledge and discussion around children’s voices and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Can be used in class, or in an assembly, with further discussion to follow with class teachers. The slides include notes for teachers with links to relevant information. These slides were created with KS2 children in mind. I have created the same slideshow, using slightly different language, for KS3 and KS4. These are also available for free here on TES Resources. These slides are not limited to being used during Children’s Mental Health Week 2024. They can be used in any lesson covering the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

Children’s Mental Health Week: “I am amazing!” Celebrating Character Strengths **This worksheet can be used with EYFS, KS1 or KS2 children. ** The teacher’s guide gives suggestions for adapting the activity to each age group / child’s writing ability. The guide also provides further information about Character Strengths (where to read more about them and the research). This worksheet encourages children to think about their CHARACTER STRENGTHS. There is extensive research evidence about the value of character strengths in supporting wellbeing: From understanding and celebrating one’s own strengths, to recognising and celebrating the strengths of others, to using the language of strenghts in everyday conversation and when giving children feedback. Deliberately practising particular strengths, such as Gratitude, Hope and Love, can also support wellbeing improvements. ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)

Children’s Mental Health Week: “What is Mental Health?” Worksheet & Teacher’s Guide (KS3 & KS4) A worksheet for KS3 & KS4 to facilitate discussion around the topic of mental health. Useful during Children’s Mental Health Week, but can be used at any other time of the year to increase mental health awareness. The worksheet is accompanied by a one-page teacher’s guide. ABOUT THE RESOURCE CREATOR: I am Frederika Roberts (The Happiness Speaker), a former secondary MFL teacher. Now, I work as a positive psychology trainer, speaker, lecturer, researcher and author. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and am currently undertaking research (into the use of Appreciative Inquiry to increase whole school wellbeing) for my EdD (Doctor of Education). I have written/co-written & co-edited the following books: Author: “Recipe for Happiness” and “For Flourishing’s Sake” Co-author: “Character Toolkit for Teachers” and the “Character Toolkit Strength Cards” Co-editor and contributing author: “The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing” You can find me on X (formerly Twitter) at @frederika_r If you have found this resource useful, please consider leaving a review, to help other teachers find and use it. Thank you :)