Back to better

Resource overview

1. Reacting

Use the reacting module to explore resources for dealing with uncertainty and the return to school.

For primary learners, use the video of children talking about their back to school anxieties and our PAW Patrol card game to review how social distancing techniques we can use to stay safe.

For secondary learners, explore the concept of a crisis and how they affect people and communities. Explore risk and consequences using our photo activity.

2. Recovering

Use the recovering module to help learners reflect on their coping skills as well as learning some new ones that could help them manage challenges and change in future.

For primary learners, explore change and how to cope with it. Reflect on how the power of kindness helps us and others cope with challenges.

For secondary learners, use our printable recovery cards to explore ways we can help manage our wellbeing.

3. Reflecting

Use our reflecting module to review what we have learned about ourselves and prepare for how we can better cope with change and challenge in future.

For primary learners, use the Back to better footsteps template to break down how to tackle problems and review a challenge we overcame. 

For secondary learners, use the Back to better journal template to reflect on our experiences and challenges. Consider the meaning and importance of resilience.

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