5 ways to teach positive mental health in the primary classroom

Adrian Bethune, Broughton Junior School

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Chapters

Create tribal classrooms 01:58
Increase physical activity 05:17
Introduce mindfulness 07:46
Rewire the negativity bias 11:26
Help pupils embrace the ‘stretch zone’ 14:34
Key takeaways 19:24

Pupil wellbeing is a major driver of academic outcomes and life success, and as teachers we can have a big impact on the happiness of the children we teach. Adrian Bethune – primary school teacher, wellbeing governor and author – shares 5 practical, evidence-based ideas to support the emotional health of your pupils, so they can learn better now, and grow up to be happier adults.