The following resources and ideas can help to support emotional wellbeing throughout the year as well as in times of crisis.

'Many ways to share a hug' - Social Story

• Childhood

 A printable 14-day mindfulness activity challenge

• Elsa Support - Coronavirus home challenge

 A Coronavirus Story

• Elsa Support - Coronavirus story for children

Dr Chris and Dr Xand are here to tell you why the coronavirus might not be as scary as it sounds.

• BBC News - Newround

Action for Happiness - Coping Calendar

• Action for happiness - Calendar

Apps for Wellbeing and Mental Health

Stop, Breathe and Think App

• Stop, Breathe and Think - Check in with how you're feeling and try short activities tuned to your emotions

Smiling Mind App

• Smiling Mind - A great app with age specific mindfulness resources, including a new resource, 'Thrive Inside'. Thrive Inside is a special program to help you stay psychologically healthy while you're spending extended periods of time at home.

Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness App  

• Cosmic kids - This app often has a two-week trial available

Calming Activities

Childline Calm-Zone

• Childline - Calm zone

An activity for grounding and calming

• Just Breathe - A video aimed at children to help them feel calmer

150 Sensory Learning Ideas

• Inclusive Teach - Sensory learning ideas