FREE World Book Day: Reasons Why Reading is Good for our Wellbeing
It’s World Book Day and here is a FREE resource that not only promotes a love of books but also explores how reading is good for our mental health and wellbeing.
This is a fun activity that is suitable for KS1 and KS2.
Reading is good for lots of reasons. Can you think of 5 reasons why reading is good for our wellbeing? For example, reading helps us to feel calm.
How could this resource be used?
- To develop an understanding as to how reading can have a positive impact on our mental health and well-being.
- To foster a love of reading whilst exploring different emotions and feelings linked to the PSHE curriculum.
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: H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep)
- KS1: H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
- KS2: 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 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.
- I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times, particularly in relation to change and loss. HWB 0-07a / HWB 1-07a / HWB 2-07a / HWB 3-07a / HWB 4-07a.
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Tagged Emotional Literacy, Emotions and Feelings, FREE, KS1, KS2, SEND, World Book Day