I hope everyone is safe and well. :) I know that this can be a challenging and worrying time for some children and families, so here are some resources which might be helpful, on mindfulness and relaxation activities. :)
- You can find lots of tips for parents on talking about Covid19 with children, and ideas on helping with any anxiety or worries children might have. See 'resources for parents' links section: https://iocdf.org/covid19/talking-to-kids-about-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0IGFJU1xUFEnjt-XQT13yHK3pQuaAfP7m10xOGUuk1A1ffXV50p7TXLIQ
- 'Actions for Happiness' have made this 'Coping calendar' with lots of nice ideas:https://www.actionforhappiness.org/coping-calendar
- 'Lucy's in Lockdown is a lovely free picture book for kids about the lockdown. You can find it on youtube, or download the book here: https://www.lucysblueday.com/product-page/lucy-s-in-lockdown
- Yoga and meditation can be really helpful for relaxation. Cosmic kids yoga on youtube has great videos to follow, designed for kids
- Louise Shanagher's website has lovely guided meditation videos for kids, as well as some mindful art ideas: https://www.louiseshanagher.com/creativemindfulness
- You can find beautiful mindful colouring sheets on twinkl, as well as mindfulness challenge cards activities and a lovely 'calming jar' craft: https://www.twinkl.ie/search
- Weaving Well-being have made a downloadable at-home well-being journal, with lots of lovely worksheets and activities: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5237deef-2311-469f-9e2d-b5ee89c2000f
- Try fine-motor activities and focus-based activities like building with lego, jigsaws, knitting, sewing, weaving :)
- Don't forget to keep active and get outdoors as much as possible :)
