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Support During Covid 19 and Home Learning

How to make home learning work for your family

We’re realistic about what pupils will be able to do during this period, and we want you to be too.

You're not expected to become teachers and your children aren't expected to learn as they do in school. Simply providing them with some structure at home will help them to adapt.

The following tips are designed to help you create a positive learning environment at home. See what works best for your household.

Potter Street Top Tips for home Learning  

Calming Activities, Mindfulness, Breathing, Yoga Videos and More...

Childline Calm-Zone

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone

An activity for grounding and calming

https://kristinamarcelli.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/hold-a-sense-of-inner-peace-with-you-wherever-you-go/

Just Breathe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVA2N6tX2cg

A video aimed at children to help them feel calmer

150 Sensory Learning Ideas

https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas

 

100 positive things every kid needs to hear'

https://raising-independent-kids.com/100-positive-things-every-kid-needs-hear

 

 

 

Apps for Wellbeing and Mental Health

A list of apps complied by Young Minds

http://dorsetmindyourhead.co.uk/minding-my-head/apps-for-wellbeing-and-mental-health

Stop, Breathe and Think App

https://www.stopbreathethink.com

Check in with how you're feeling and try short activities tuned to your emotions

Smiling Mind App

https://www.smilingmind.com.au

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  

https://www.cosmickids.com

This app often has a two week trial available

Helpful Articles

The discomfort you're feeling is grief

https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

CAMHS resources

A really helpful website which includes, downloadable self-help activities, information guides, videos and more 

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk

Action for Happiness - Coping Calendar

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars