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A 'must have' for all early years practitioners seeking to help young children to thrive.
Supporting the mental well-being of younger children will enable them to thrive emotionally and socially, and learn to cope with life's adversities as they grow older.
This huge range of easy-to-use photocopiable activities are drawn from evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness and CBT.
Part 1- Building Resiliance
Explains why resilience is vital in the early years, outlines the effects of low self-esteem and explores building confidence, regulating emotions and developing problem-solving skills. The text may be read sequentially, but it has been designed in a way that topics can be dipped into whenever they seem most relevant.
Part 2 - Activities
Full of fun activities for individual and group use, including: Strengths Finding; Relaxation Tools; Face Your Fears; Feelings Cards; Mood Diary; What Lit the Fuse?; My Anxiety Ladder; Mindful Moments; Using Grit; Helping Hand.
Part 3 - Handouts for Parents, Carers & Professionals
Contains a wealth of information leaflets and tips for carers and professionals on how to provide help at school and in the home.
Part 4 - Recommended Reading & Resources for Parents Carers & Professionals
The publications in this list are all relevant to working with children, for either the parent or professional to follow up on specific topics.
