Description
A must-have resource for all early years practitioners, this book provides essential tools to help young children thrive emotionally, socially, and mentally. By focusing on mental well-being from an early age, children learn to manage their feelings, cope with challenges, and build resilience that will serve them throughout their lives.
This comprehensive guide draws from evidence-based approaches, such as mindfulness and CBT, offering a wide range of practical, easy-to-use activities to support emotional growth.
- Part 1 explains why resilience is crucial in the early years, the impact of low self-esteem, and offers strategies for building confidence, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills.
- Part 2 features a variety of fun activities for individual and group use, including Strengths Finding, Relaxation Tools, Face Your Fears, Feelings Cards, Mood Diary, What Lit the Fuse?, My Anxiety Ladder, Mindful Moments, Using Grit, and Helping Hand.
- Part 3 provides valuable information and tips for carers and professionals on how to support emotional well-being both at school and at home.
This book is a crucial resource for helping children develop resilience, emotional intelligence, and the skills they need to face life’s challenges.