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Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Primary Classroom

Join Dr. Pooky Knightsmith to explore skills children need to cope and thrive. Discover why teaching these skills is crucial, how to effectively teach them, and how to support SEND pupils. Keep discussions safe with an anonymous Worry Monster. Find additional resources at mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk, chateez.co.uk, and youtube.com/pookyh.

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Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Primary Classroom

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  1. Promoting positive mental health in the primary classroom Dr Pooky Knightsmith @PookyH

  2. @PookyH @MHC_Bfd_Schools #WhatYouDoMatters

  3. We cannot change a child’s circumstances but we can give them the tools to cope and thrive

  4. What skills do children need in order to cope and thrive?

  5. Group Activity • Why is this skill important? • What happens if it isn’t learnt? • What’s working well? • How can we teach this skill? • What about SEND pupils?

  6. Keeping it safe

  7. First, do no harm

  8. Anonymous questions & thoughts can be fed to a Worry Monster

  9. Suggested Resource www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk

  10. Suggested Resource Chateez.co.uk

  11. Suggested Resource www.youtube.com/pookyh

  12. Dr Pooky Knightsmith @PookyH | youtube.com/pookyh www.pookyknightsmith.com

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