What a session looks like
This will follow a similar pattern to our Healthy Workshop, a very hands-on and interactive session that engages the children as they explore the various stations and activities. The stations are designed around the evidence-based ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’, which are the 5 keys that have been recognised to improve mental wellbeing in children and adults. To help children remember the 5 ways to wellbeing we have created a simple acronym GetCALM, standing for:
Get your 5 a day
- get Giving
- get Connected
- get Active
- get Learning
- get Mindful
We have carefully tied in about 90% of the RHE curriculum into this workshop. With learning, fun and sustainability at the heart of what we do.
Activity Stations
After a quick introduction by the A-life coach children visit each activity in their small group. Each activity kicks off with a short video starring Brainy our fun character who is learning about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing! Then the small group are set off on a timed challenge with a huge mixture of audio, visual, kinesthetic learning, including the latest technology for maximum retention. Here are some of the challenges to give you a taster:
- Explore different emotions and looking after yourself, respectful and empathetic relationships with others
- Escape room type challenge, children work together to unlock the box before the time runs out
- Learn about being safe, basic first aid and where to go for / how to get help
- Take part in challenges, solve scenarios by working as a team to complete tasks
- Enjoy Virtual Reality & Immersive Audio experiences to help children take notice of the world around them
- Take part in a fun physical activity challenge
- Explore sensory stations to tune into and reconnect with their senses
- Use puzzles and other hands-on activities to learn about relationships and that connecting with others is key to mental wellbeing
We are very keen to develop connections with parents/carers and teachers so they are able to support the children with this crucial topic of mental wellbeing. Parent Workshops available during school and/or after school.
We also have an Online Mental Health & Wellbeing video-based version for Years 1-6. Teachers simply ‘click and go’, running the lesson from a screen at the front of the class. The lesson comes with easy to use worksheets for the children and includes engaging teaching bites, class discussion, worksheet fun and even a 5 minute desk workout!
