Resilience

Books that support children to keep going when learning gets tricky

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19 February 2025

The Importance of Mistakes; 8 books to help children get back up when they’ve fallen down

Everyone makes mistakes but we rarely embrace their power. Very young children travel through their days unimpeded by the worry of mistakes; falling down and getting back up without concern. However, as children grow they develop a sense of right and wrong; an awareness of when things haven’t gone as planned. And with this new...

Books

Growth Mindset

Progress

Resilience
8 January 2025

Children’s Mental Health Week – new books to explore with your class

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 3-9th February This year, the theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’. This theme encourages children to explore their own emotions, interests, likes and dislikes. Understanding ourselves better is the first step to being able to express how we feel, get help when we need it and celebrate the things that...

Books

Disappointment

Friendship

Identity

Mental Health

News

Resilience
2 November 2024

How books can help children stand up for themselves

Books are a great way to help children stand up for themselves and learn how to say no. As a difficult, but very important topic, we need ways to show children what to do, how to do it and who to turn to when they are worried. Saying no to somebody can be really complex,...

Anti-Bullying

Conflict Resolution

Consent

Friendship

Peer Pressure

Resilience
30 July 2024

Back to school! Ideas and activities to get the new year started

No sooner has the laptop been closed and the ID card slung on the side, does it feel as though you’re getting ready to walk through the doors of your classroom once more to start another year. So, notebooks and post-it notes at the ready because we have a great list of book recommendations perfect...

News

Resilience
25 April 2024

Calming books to help with nerves

We all make mistakes, feel unsure and worry from time to time. As adults, we often have strategies that help us feel calm – it might be a cuppa and our favourite tv show, reading a book in bed, exercise or spending time outdoors. Children are excellent at doing things that are fun; playful and...

Anxiety

Nerves

Resilience
4 April 2024

Developing resilience and determination through sport

Building resilience, confidence and determination in children can be a tricky task. With their young brains still developing the cognitive skills to understand complex social situations or navigate new challenges, the world can feel like quite a daunting place. When children struggle with these concepts, it can effect their mental health and wellbeing. Being able...

Resilience

Sport

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