We are delighted to share this guest blog from Catherine Lynch of Planbee.com.   What is good mental health and what does good mental health in schools look like? The World Health Organisation defines mental health as: “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal […]

Book Review by Marie O’Sullivan How to be Happy, 52 positive activities for children by Marneta Viegas Whether you are a mainstream class teacher, working in Learning Support and running a Social Skills group, a Home School Community Liaison Officer searching for simple tips to support families, a Special Needs Assistant, a parent, or just […]

We created free downloadable Inspirational bookmarks featuring quotes from children’s books to tap into the magic of childhood and to promote a feeling of hope and optimism. There are 28 different bookmarks, so you can choose your favourite (featuring characters such as Mary Poppins, Snow White, Cinderella, Winnie the Pooh, etc)! Print and laminate the bookmarks […]

  Self support techniques for school staff The 2019/2020 school year is one that will go down in the annals of history. Little did we suspect in January that schools would abruptly close in March.  Certainly there was a growing sense of unease across the country by mid-February. However school staff contained their own anxieties […]

Free Breathing Video and Audio Download from Scared Kids Helping Children Cope with Anxiety by David Coleman.

    Free Download – Guided Meditation Script Template   Benefits of guided meditation in the classroom Participation in a guided meditation practice has many benefits for primary school children. It can help them to listen and focus attentively, enable them to access their imaginations, transport them to other places and expose them to rich […]