'Take Notice' Folding Pocket Booklet using the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
A relaxing 5 senses themed resource to encourage mindfulness and a connection with nature. This child-friendly resource is easy to follow and designed with children in mind.
This resource links with the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. The 5 areas include: Take Notice, Give, Connect, Keep Learning and Get Active. Evidence suggests that these 5 steps helps improve mental health and wellbeing for both children and grown-ups. Find out more here.
These 5 senses cards can be made into flashcards or folded to make a pocketbook.
How could this resource be used?
- To support with encouraging using the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
- To be used as a calm down and coping strategy.
- To encourage mindfulness from early on by connecting and taking notice of being present in nature.
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: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.
- KS2: H20 – strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
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.
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