Miss Speranza's posters in her classroom and during remote learning, remind students about the learning pit and how we need to put in effort, to persist and problem solve to improve.
Miss Luongo reminds her students about being bucket fillers. Saying kind words and showing kind actions to others and then filling peoples buckets with gratitude and happiness.
Mindfulness Colouring
Mandalas
Christian Meditation
Check out videos for discussion below. Lessons utilise the messages in these and other books and videos.
How does my brain work and how can I use it make better choices?
Seven healthy brain breaks - a useful article from Smiling Mind about how mindfulness can help during lockdown.
Teacher resilience and wellbeing - a short video from Professor Caroline Mansfield, Notre Dame University, about working together to build collective resilience.
Three ways to nurture your wellbeing - a quick guide from Dan Haesler with further reading to dive deeper.
Coping with coronavirus anxiety - a variety of information sheets from the Australian Psychological Society, including managing lockdown fatigue.
Student Wellbeing Hub for Educators - resources and teaching strategies for primary and secondary, plus free courses.
Psychology first aid for children - tip card from Emerging Minds on ensuring safety, keeping calm, connecting with others and more.
Beyond Blue toolbox - welling plan for educators, wellbeing plan for students, as well as digital tools for the whole school community.
Surviving a school lockdown - part of the teacher wellbeing resources from Reach Out.