We’ve faced a lot this year. It’s only natural for our bodies and hearts to feel fatigue or anxiety - no matter what age or experience we possess.

As we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, it’s a great time to lay the foundations of a Wellbeing Routine. 

Self-care needs to be a strong habit - especially for teachers. We need it to be ingrained - so that on a good day we STILL take time for self-care, and on a bad day we know it’s more vital than ever. 

By taking daily care of yourself, you offer care to your family, your students, your colleagues. You protect your energy, your kindness, your creativity and happiness. 

There are also guided meditations here to help students start the day well and take care of their worry.

May you and your school community care for yourselves every step of the way in the year ahead, 

Orlaith

teachers: practices to take you through your day

• Superfood Start: a short morning meditation to start the day with wholesome nutrition for your heart.

• Break in a busy day: to recharge and nourish.

• Evening reset: release the day so that you can enjoy your evening.

Students: start the day well

• For Primary Students - a super-quick visualisation to help us feel safe and connected

• For Secondary Students - a guided practice to help us sense the resources and strength within us

Primary - printables

These help us to recognise how happiness or worry feels in our bodies. The colouring pages are fun ways to explore kindness, hope and connection in the classroom. (You can download the pdf below.)