The perfect activity for boosting self-esteem and wellbeing in children. This can be used as part of a PDMU lesson. Great as a whole class activity or perfect for intervention groups for children with anxiety.

A set of ‘brain break’ cards designed to allow children to use during lessons when they need a short break to refocus. Cards are to be cut out and laminated. Teacher should model how to use them and set boundaries and rules. The brain breaks include: Yoga stretches Short writing/drawing tasks Breathing techniques Colouring Mindfulness strategies Exercise

A set of 6 mindfulness and wellbeing lessons - cross curricular links with P.E and Art. This could be used effectively as a PDMU mid term planner. This set of 6 detailed lesson plans includes worksheets and resources. It aims to teach children the meaning of mindfulness, improve focus, improve confidence and self-esteem as well as allow them to explore their creativity and talk about feelings. It introduces a variety of mindfulness strategies and breathing techniques that all children can benefit from, especially those with anxieties. This bundle covers: Lesson 1 - Introduction to mindfulness - 5 senses mindfulness activity -Make your own bookmark Lesson 2 -Mindfulness Scavenger hunt Lesson 3-Introduction to Yoga Lesson 4-Meditations and making sensory bottles Lesson 5 -Making Breathing Wands Lesson 6 - Self-Esteem and confidence - Making Positive Affirmation cards These lessons are tried and tested within the classroom and can be adapted to suit most abilities! They can be used as a whole class activity, small group activity or as an intervention for children with anxiety.

This includes: 1 Body scan 3 x Meditation scripts. Meditations are beneficial to children as it improves their ability to focus and regroup. They are great for helping children manage anxieties and practice mindfulness. I have used these meditations many times in whole class settings as well as small groups and children really enjoy them. They are also a great way to calm children down after lunchtime, after a P.E lesson or as a way to begin the day. Body scan Meditation 1 - Beach meditation Meditation 2 - Floating on a cloud Meditation 3 - Drifting down a river