{"id":1335,"date":"2020-03-26T14:51:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T14:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metc.ie\/?page_id=1335"},"modified":"2020-05-19T09:33:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T09:33:46","slug":"well-being-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metc.ie\/index.php\/well-being-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Well-Being for Young Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Well Being Action Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

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Wellbeing (SPHE) for Young Children (TWINKLE)
\nA variety of resources for children from Junior Infants to Sixth class, exploring Wellbeing and Social, Personal and Health Education.
\n<\/td>		twinkl.ie<\/a><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Child Centre Method is a unique and innovative method to help children with learning, behavioural and emotional issues.
\n<\/td>		childcentremethod.com<\/a><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MindYourSelfie – Classroom Presentation on Mental Health\/Primary School
\nVideo presentation by Dr. Colman Noctor (with illustrations) suitable for upper primary (or Junior Cert) students
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Beer
\nVideo reminding us to pay attention to the important things in our lives.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>1.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk in My Shoes Video \u2013 Exercise 1 \u2013 Mindfulness of Breath
\nThis exercise can be repeated regularly and is a core Mindfulness skill.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>4.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk in My Shoes Video \u2013 Exercise 2 \u2013 Body Scan
\nThis exercise will help you become aware of how you are.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>4.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk in My Shoes Video \u2013 Exercise 3 \u2013 Leaves on a Stream
\nThis exercise will help you notice your thoughts and then let them go.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>3.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk in My Shoes Audio \u2013 Exercise 4 \u2013 Dropping the Anchor
\nThis exercise will help you learn how to ground yourself in the present moment.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>1.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk in My Shoes Video \u2013 Exercise 5 \u2013 Notice 5 Things
\nThis exercise will help you slow down and engage with what is happening around you.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>1.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walk in My Shoes Video \u2013 Exercise 6 \u2013 Being Mindful of your Thoughts
\nThis exercise shows you how busy your mind can be.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>2.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cosmic Kids \u2013 Yoga, relaxation and Minfulness for Kids
\nLarge choices of fun-filled action videos for pre-school and early primary school children.
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Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 1: Introduction
\nA short introductory video for parents, guardians & teachers explaining the purpose of the video series. Explored in each video is one mindfulness technique that children can use to respond to heightened emotions and achieve greater emotional equilibrium. Two adults, Suzanne and Dominic, role play the situations.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>3.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 2: Worry
\nThis video involves a role play between adult (Suzanne) and child (Dominic) on a Breathing Technique that can be used when feeling worried. Suzanne shows Dominic how to relax and reduce anxious thoughts.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>7.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 3: Anger & Frustration
\nIn this video Suzanne, as a child, is feeling angry and frustrated. Dominic, as the adult, shows Suzanne the Superstar Stretch Technique. This helps Suzanne to cool down.
\n<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>5.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 4: Feeling Sad
\nIn this video Suzanne, a 6th class pupil, is feeling sad and frustrated because of missing all the end of year milestones. Dominic teaches her the Vacuum Cleaner Agh Breath \u2013 a useful Mindfulness technique. <\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>7.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 5: Kindness
\nFriends have made fun of Dominic online. He feels he is not really good at anything. Suzanne gets him to practice a short mindfulness meditation, Sit like a Mountain, that invites a sense of self-kindness and inner strength \u2013 even in the face of difficulties. <\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>9.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 6: Feeling Frustrated
\nSuzanne is 11 and is feeling frustrated about life under Covid 19. Dominic helps her to recognise what frustration feels like in the body. Then he shows her a simple technique that allows her to transform her frustration into something much lighter and more energised.<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>9.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mindfulness Videos for Kids in Challenging Times \u2013 Video 7: Gratitude
\nDominic is feeling a bit miserable because of all the things he hasn’t been able to do recently. Suzanne, encourages him to notice how his emotions are reflected in the sensations he can feel in his body. She re-directs his attention and he opens up to the possibility of gratitude even in the midst of disappointment.<\/td>		youtube<\/a><\/td>8.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baby Shark Hand Washing Video
\nShowing very young children how to wash their hands properly during Covid-19 pandemic.
\n<\/td>		independent.co.uk<\/a><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How to See Germs (Coronavirus) Spread <\/td>thekidshouldseethis.com<\/a><\/td>10.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How Soap and Water Kills Coronavirus <\/td>thekidshouldseethis.com<\/a><\/td>3.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How False News Can Spread \u2013 Noah Tavlin<\/td>ed.ted.com<\/a><\/td>3.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>

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