Parental support
At school, we talk about the importance of keeping our minds and bodies well. This teaches us to treat ourselves with respect and also helps us to achieve our potential. You can continue to live by our values at home, by using some of the ideas on this page.
Please click on link - Keeping Calm
Below is a link for a free book explaining Covid-19 and social distancing in a child friendly manner:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CSKidsBooks/what-s-going-on.html
So many children are feeling worried and anxious right now, this could help alleviate some of their fears. It has received some wonderful feedback so we believe it would be useful read to your children.
Yoga Activities to try as a Family at Home
Research shows that children derive enormous benefits from yoga. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves. It is also a brilliant activity that you can use at home during the Lockdown as it does not require much space at all!
COSMIC KIDS YOGA
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early! Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early!
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga/featured
How about a PE lesson in your home/garden - please click on the link below
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is all about living in the moment. The focus is brought to the thoughts and feelings you’re experiencing in the now without adding a layer of judgement or over-thinking.
At the present time, children are going to be worried about what is going on in the world with Coronavirus. Therefore the goal of mindfulness is to help them move beyond these thoughts that may be draining, negative, or worrisome.
It will give them the tools they need to connect with what’s going on in the present moment. It will help to empower them to accept their current thoughts and feelings and to form healthy habits for coping with all the big emotions they may have. Try it as a family and let us know how you get on.
3 Minutes Body Scan Meditation - Mindfulness For Kids And Adults
Able takes you through body scan meditation. Kids love this and so do parents and educators. In Mindfulness for kids, Shamash Alidina describes the body scan...
Click on link - Mindfulness for kids