Coronavirus: wellbeing activity ideas for schools
Coronavirus: wellbeing activity ideas for schools
The past few months have been challenging, particularly for children and young people. With schools now open, some teachers may be looking for activities to boost pupils’ wellbeing.
The ideas below can be helpful for all pupils, but particularly if they have found recent changes unsettling.
Some of these activities may need to be adapted in line with current government guidance around non-essential contact. Unless otherwise stated, all the options below have ideas for both primary and secondary age groups.
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Return to school resources
We've created resources to help headteachers and school staff bring their schools back together.
![Happy girl](/media/ps3ew5fz/resources_happy_girl.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=462&height=462&rnd=132297057211930000)
Spread a little kindness
A range of short activities to explore kindness. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2017.
![boy writing on paper](/media/kdqnx5bk/resources_boy_writing.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=462&height=462&rnd=132297057191200000)
Being ourselves
Activities to explore what makes us special and unique. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2018.
![boy smiling](/media/1jgkw1en/resources_happy-boy.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=462&height=462&rnd=132297057204500000)
Healthy: Inside and out
Activities to help children and young people understand the connection between physical and mental health. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2019.
![teen happy](/media/cmnbscy0/teen_writing_paper.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=462&height=462&rnd=132297057222800000)
Find your brave
Activities and resources (including videos and stories) on the theme of bravery. Originally published for Children’s Mental Health Week 2020.
![Mentally Healthy Schools](/media/10mo414j/7x9a3150.jpg?center=0.50151169955150521,0.49864544207497641&mode=crop&width=462&height=462&rnd=132297035247470000)
Mentally Healthy Schools website
This website, launched by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, provides quality-assured resources for schools and colleges.
News & blogs
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Solutions for school attendance roundtable unites sector leaders
Place2Be hosted a cross-sector roundtable to discuss the impact of persistent absence and identify practical solutions.
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Place2Be’s online parenting course now available to local authorities
Place2Be’s online parenting course empowers parents and carers to feel better equipped to manage the journey of parenting.
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Place2Be bids farewell to Clinical Director, Dr Niki Cooper
Niki Cooper has been at Place2Be for over two decades. Here, she reflects on her 22 years with the charity.
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