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Be Happy
Be Happy
Take some time to focus on being happy in school. Begin by giving yourself permission to enjoy the children in your class. Click on the image on the left to get started and then have a look at the resources below.
Why not ask the people in your school these questions:
When are you happiest in school - what are you doing, who are you with?
When are you happiest outside of school- what are you doing, who are you with?
What will you see and hear when the people in your school are happy? (We have noted some indicators below to help you get started)
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Happiness Indicators
Happiness Indicators
Displays 'content to be me'
Accepts circumstances and outcomes
Displays contentment in surroundings
Smiles, laughs
Can share happy news of the week with less prompting
Can identify aspects of school that makes them feel happy
Exhibits relaxed body language
Demonstrates comfort and engagement with adults
Pitch, inflection and tone of voice is increased in confidence and positivity
Displays enthusiasm for activities
Joins activities willingly
High Five Magazines - Theme: 'Be Happy'
Journals & Activities
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Useful Links
Action For Happiness
This website is an excellent source of ideas and activities to try that help to promote happiness, including a daily calendar of ideas and a free-to-download App.
For schools, there are ideas and programmes to download or order.
Happy Chemicals
Click here for more ideas on boosting your 'Happy Hormones'
Whole Class Workout
If your class are feeling a bit down in the dumps, why not take 5 minutes to do a whole-class workout like this one to give everybody a boost?
Talk It Out
Many parents find that asking their children about their school day is often met with a standard response of, "it was fine." The Red Kite Days website has some great tips for helping to get conversation flowing with your children.
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