Primary KS1/KS2 Health & Wellbeing, Emotional Literacy & Character Development Schemes of Work, Planning & Resources
Although many of the PSHE schemes of work we list will also contain wellbeing modules, this page lists separate wellbeing schemes of work and interventions. Many encompass aspects of emotional literacy and character development. You can also stay up to date with the latest wellbeing curriculum news, offers and CPD by joining our monthly newsletter.
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Also see: Wellbeing Assessment Tools, PSHE Schemes
Emotional Literacy: A Scheme of Work for Primary School
Routledge
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
This is an exciting, hands-on resource comprising over 200 whole-class lesson plans. These can be used with a class in their very first week at school in Year 1 right through to their last week in Year 6. Each lesson plan focuses on a text, provides prompts for discussion and gives clearly explained, engaging activities to suit all learning styles. The lesson plans are based on 152 popular children's books [read more].
Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom
Bloomsbury Educatiion
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
In this must-read book, experienced teacher and advisor on children's wellbeing, Adrian Bethune, takes the latest evidence and research from the science of happiness and positive psychology and brings them to life. Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom is packed full of tried-and-tested activities and techniques, including mindfulness, positive reflection, physical activity and acts of kindness [read more].
The Wellbeing Curriculum
Bloomsbury Educatiion
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
The Wellbeing Curriculum covers a range of issues from self-awareness, looking after others and building trust, to exercise, healthy eating, cyberbullying, leadership, diversity and empowerment. It offers practical ideas for embedding a wellbeing curriculum into lessons, assemblies, PSHE and RSE sessions and as part of the school ethos [read more].
Be Happy Resources
Be Happy Resources
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Be Happy Resources is the go-to tool for downloadable mental health, PHSE and emotional literacy resources. From just £2.49 a month, you can access over 1000 printable resources to educate, support and inspire children in your care. Loved and recommended by thousands of teachers, parents and mental health professionals.
Primary Wellbeing
iMoves Active Education
Years EYFS - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
imoves is an award-winning digital platform designed for busy teachers who want to keep their pupils active - our expertise lies in PE, Dance, Gymnastics and more all wrapped within an holistic PE programme that teachers can confidently deliver themselves. imoves is also the leading resource to support Active 30 and Mental Wellbeing to ensure children remain happy and healthy learners.
Mental Health Heroes
Teacher's Pet
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Each week introduce your class to a brand new "Mental Health Hero" and discover their wellbeing SUPERPOWER! Watch an incredible animation every week before you continue the adventure in each week's digital comic books and then use the differentiated activities to teach children how to use their own SUPERPOWERS to promote good mental health! Together, over the 12-week scheme and with the help of our amazing heroes we can defeat THE NEGATRON!
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
PSHE Association
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
Feel confident planning and teaching lessons on how to talk about emotions, strategies to help manage feelings and how to deal with the transition to secondary school. As of 2022, the lessons also cover dealing with change, loss and grief.
Mindful Monsters
Teacher's Pet
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Follow Eggmo as he meets all his "MONSTEROUS" new neighbours on Monster Lane. Each of Eggmo's new friends will pass on their wisdom and skills to help children with their mental health and wellbeing. Download a huge collection of differentiated resources for each of our 11 characters, including teacher guides, task cards, eBooks, mindful activities and more!
School Wellbeing Cards
School Wellbeing
Years 3 - 6 +
Annual Subscription/One-off Purchase
The School Wellbeing Cards have been designed to provide a platform for discussion, in which invaluable insight into how the young person views and makes sense of their experience of school can be sought and places the child’s voice at the centre of any planning.
Striver
2Simple
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
Striver has been created with a sole purpose: to improve primary aged pupils' long-term physical and mental wellbeing. We do that by ensuring children of all abilities feel motivated and engaged, and teachers of all experience levels feel confident and in control.
Student and Teacher Wellbeing Packs
Collins
Years EYFS - 6 +
Free
Tools and resources to help teachers develop and boost pupils' understanding of their own mental and physical wellbeing. Designed with flexibility in mind, you can choose which activities work best for your students: they can be used as complete PSHE lessons or integrated with your everyday curriculum.
The Happy Confident Schools Programme
The Happy Confident Company
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
The Happy Confident Company believes that emotional intelligence and life skills such as self-belief, resilience, self-confidence and compassion are essential to help children thrive. Our tools, strategies and programmes are centred around teaching children the character skills they need to navigate this world. They include an emotional literacy programme, journals and educational games.
The Weather Gnomes
Teacher's Pet
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Our Weather Gnomes resources provide a unique and engaging way for children to develop their emotional intelligence and wellbeing skills. By using our carefully designed wellbeing content, you can help your children to better understand their emotions, identify situations that cause them to feel different emotions, and develop strategies for self-regulation.
Walking in Faith
Teacher's Pet
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Walking in Faith leans into the messages behind the incredible parables from the New Testament. Each parable can be used to teach the children a key message about sharing, kindness, forgiving and more, and how each of these themes plays an important role in helping us to understand and improve our mental health.
Wellbeing Flock
Teacher's Pet
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Come and meet our "Wellbeing Flock" of colourful bird characters With differentiated resources, amazing animations and ebooks too! We believe that our birds have their own characteristics which they stand out for and that some of these qualities can teach us about our own mental wellbeing and how to maintain a healthy mind.
