Wellbeing Resources for Families
Kids Helpline for students to access if they need support
§ Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au/
§ Bullying No Way: www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/
§ Headspace: www.headspace.org.au/
§ Mind matters: www.mindmatters.edu.au/
§ Office of the eSafety Commissioner: www.esafety.gov.au/
§ Reachout: www.schools.au.reachout.com/
Parent resource:
Mindfulness APPS
Smiling Mind has added another element to the mindfulness program called Thrive Inside.
GYM has released a Podcast Reflection Journal - You may like to use the Journal with your children and encourage them to listen to the podcasts. They now have 5 podcasts that can be listened to through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The calm app has created a free resource with some of their most popular meditations, sleep stories and movement exercises.
Love Learning is an audio learning tool for children brought to you by the teachers at Teach Starter. We’ll share weekly activities in every area of the curriculum, as well as tips and support for learning. Listen in for stories, guided meditations, listen-and-do activities and much more. We love teaching, and we’re here to help you love learning!
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/love-learning/id1504634832
A free Sesame Street app designed for 3-5 year olds to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence.
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Slides to discuss with your children and Apps you can use on this page.
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Click here for What we are doing at school and during remote learning
At Home Strategies
It is also important to take Brain Breaks. Are you giving your eyes a rest from the computer? Are you keeping your brain and body active? Here are a few more brain breaks to try.
https://resources.corwin.com/sladkeyaudio/student-resources/individual-brain-breaks