A tried-and-true Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) tool. Choose from the different covers, templates and checklists in this resource to create a unique Calming Book that reflects your class, small group or individual learner. Creating a Calming Book helps learners become more aware of calming techniques they already use and new strategies they can try. This resource can be used with a whole class, small group or with individual learners needing behavioural support. It includes: A ‘how to’ guide for teachers Two lists of suggestions that can also be used as checklists A learner self-reflection 2 cover options (one colour and one black and white) 12 templates learners can use to identify what makes them upset and anxious and what makes them calm: Designed with different learning styles in mind. Options to suit drawers and writers.

This 6-7 week Who we are (IB PYP) inquiry unit will show learners how heroes can be powerful examples in others’ lives and how learners can become heroes themselves! It can be easily adapted to suit your own class/school and includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questions approaches to learning (ATLs) and learner profile focus agency and action ideas assessment - before views, formative, summative, self-assessment and peer. detailed learning experiences and provocations wellbeing and mindfulness activities resources and some links learning goals and assessment criteria examples. Cover image by John Hain @ Pixabay with thanks.

This 6-7 week Who We Are (IB PYP) inquiry unit will help learners develop empathy, tolerance and good communication skills within friendships. It can be easily adapted to suit your own class/school and includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questions approaches to learning (ATLs) and learner profile focus agency and action ideas assessment - before views, formative, summative, self-assessment and peer. detailed learning experiences and provocations wellbeing and mindfulness activities connections to other subject areas resources with some links learning goals and assessment criteria examples.