Our Living and Learning statement this week was about Mental Health. We talked about how we can see injuries and bruises on the outside (like a broken leg) and so we ask if the person is ok, but with mental health, the bruises can be on the inside so it’s not as easy to see.
We used the illustration of two bananas, both looking the same on the outside, but one was all squishy on the inside – that’s like our mental health. But unlike bananas, the bruises on the inside can heal, just like the external ones, if we talk and get help.
Quotes from the children about what they do when they feel down:
Poppy: “I read a book to help me calm down.”
Jessica: “I hold my breath as long as possible and then breathe out all the anger.”
Paige: “I stroke Granny’s dog.”
Alex: “I listen to my favourite songs.”
Lily: “I put headphones on and listen to calm music.”
Here are some photos of just some of many fantastic, creative homework from our children this week.
