The Wellness Way

Positive health and well-being is an intrinsic ingredient in the learning process. Academic, scientific and anecdotal research all underline the fundamentality of emotional well-being for successful learning to take place. When children feel safe, nurtured and valued, they are empowered to fulfil their potential.

This resource unit contains materials to support the health and wellbeing of children in primary education from Foundation Stage to Key Stage Two. It complements and supplements curricular materials such as the Living, Learning Together series from CCEA and other core PDMU guidance and tools. It provides sample activities and resources to encourage children to explore and express themselves within the following areas:

• Self-Awareness

• Feelings and Emotions

• Relationships

• Health, growth and change