Guided Mindfulness Meditation for Children 'A Walk Through The Forest' (World Wildlife Day Resources)

This resource is part of our World Wildlife Day resources. Find out more about World Wildlife Day here.

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Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2.

You can use this resource in a whole-class, small group, or 1:1 setting.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1:

H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
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:

H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
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.
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):

I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
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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