FREE - Primary Assembly Pack: World Mental Health Day 2024 Slideshow
World Mental Health Day is an important day that shines a light on the need for good mental health. To help schools and teachers in spreading this message, we have created a free assembly pack that includes a high-quality slideshow presentation.
This engaging presentation covers essential topics to help students understand the importance of mental health, such as what mental health is, why it is important, and ways to maintain and promote positive mental health. This is an interactive presentation that can be led by the children.
This short assembly is suitable for EYFS to Year 6. It is suitable for whole-school and whole-class assemblies.
Let’s celebrate World Mental Health Day together!
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
KS1:
- H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.
- H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things.
- H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
KS2:
- H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
- H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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