The day we went back to school
Stockport Behaviour Support Service has created these therapeutic stories with activities to help children who are anxious about returning to school . Includes versions with foster care/ residential home setting.
Category: Restoring Confidence
The Brave Warrior twins
Stockport Behaviour Support Service has created these therapeutic stories to help children who are anxious about leaving the house and catching the virus . . includes version where the children live with a foster carer.
Recommended story books
EPIC Psychology and Well-being Service from the Discovery Trust has produced this list of 35 children’s story books that can support themes within your recovery curriculum.
The Little Elf and the Flowers of Hope and Bravery
A therapeutic story to help primary children to explore feelings relating to a return to school during the coronavirus pandemic. Created by Nottinghamshire Council Educational Psychology Service.
Link Together
Young Minds 360 Schools have created this activity for any group of children coming back to school who are going to remain together to achieve a sense of belonging and togetherness.
Who supports me?
A 30-min activity that provides reassurance and builds children’s confidence in the circle of people who can provide them with support they need.
Literacy activities for the return to school
The National Literacy Trust has created these easy-to-deliver activities to help to improve children’s literacy skills whilst promoting a positive classroom environment upon returning to school.