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

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

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

6. Failure & problem solving
Communication
Help seeking
Failure & problem solving
Healthy coping

7. Failure & problem solving
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?
Group Activity
Communication
Help seeking
Failure & problem solving
Healthy coping

8. 1 2 3 Keeping it safe Consider the age and stage of THIS class
Design activities for the most vulnerable pupil 2
Signpost sources of support 3

9. First, do no harm

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

11. Suggested Resource

12. Suggested Resource
Chateez.co.uk

13. Suggested Resource

15. @PookyH | youtube.com/pookyh
Dr Pooky Knightsmith
@PookyH | youtube.com/pookyh