Pastoral Care (Infant & Junior School)

Useful resources at home

Children thrive on routine, so changes to their normal daily habits can be very unsettling. 

The Childline website has lots of information, advice and games to help children cope with change and difficult circumstances. 

Try their Build Your Happy Place and Boost Your Mood games: 

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/games/build-your-happy-place/

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/games/boost-your-mood/

The Beano website (beano.com) has games, quizzes and advice on understanding and coping with coronavirus:

https://www.beano.com/posts/coronavirus-use-your-head-and-stop-the-spread

https://www.beano.com/posts/having-a-bad-day-here-are-5-ways-to-stay-positive

The Young Minds website has information on keeping calm and dealing with anxiety, try:

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/

The Big Life Journal (www.biglifejournal.com ) has resources for children and families on developing a growth mindset and developing resilience.  They’ve got a special offer on all their kits at the moment to help out families who are stuck at home.  Also, sign up for their free printables and listen to the podcasts. 

For children and young people who are particularly struggling with anxiety, the following online workbooks may be helpful:

• Mighty Moe - an anxiety workbook for children aged 5-11 http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Mighty%20Moe1.pdf

• Worksheets for children, parents and teachers on tackling anxiety https://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/worksheets

• Anxiety workbook for young people and adults https://www.mcgill.ca/counselling/files/counselling/anxiety_moodjuice _self_help_guide.pdf

BSL Zone: Dave the Dog is worried about Coronavirus: A Nurse Dotty Story

Children can learn more about Coronavirus through this Nurse Dotty story in BSL.

https://www.bslzone.co.uk/watch/dave-the-dog