KS2 pupils

Relax Kids supports a range of curriculum areas in addition to supporting children to gain an understanding of how to look after their mental health and wellbeing.

Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)

• Affirmation exercises help children identify their strengths and help them set themselves achievable goals to improve their weaknesses

• Positive visualisation exercises can motivate children to achieve their goals, by helping them see that these goals are within their reach

• Simple exercises help children to identify and deal with their emotions constructively, while respecting other people’s feelings and emotions at the same time

• Affirmation exercises help boost children’s self-esteem and identify personal qualities and achievements

• Whole group or partner-based activities help children develop social skills and relationships with peers outside of their usual friendship circle

• Relax Kids sessions help children understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including the benefits of exercise and healthy eating

• Relax Kids sessions also help children understand the importance of emotional wellbeing for a healthy mind Speaking & Listening, Drama

• Children develop their confidence taking turns to lead group games, or working in pairs

• Children learn when to talk and when to listen to each other

• Improvisation games help children learn how to respond creatively to new situations

• Children develop creative ways of expressing themselves, using mime, facial expression, movement and sound

Speaking & Listening, Drama

• Children develop their confidence taking turns to lead group games, or working in pairs

• Children learn when to talk and when to listen to each other

• Improvisation games help children learn how to respond creatively to new situations

• Children develop creative ways of expressing themselves, using mime, facial expression, movement and sound

Attainment

-improve concentration

-boost creativity

-improve motivation

-improve results

The Relax Kids programme creates a better learning environment for all children. Improved behaviour and fewer disruptions allow

children to concentrate, and by boosting-children’s self-esteem and self-belief, children feel ready and motivated to learn.