“The imagination of the children during the workshop was incredible, and I found it a really relaxing experience. The thing I liked especially was the way that we can bring it into the curriculum and the classroom”
Interview with a teacher from Peasedown St John Primary explaining the effect of the workshop on one of her students who has autism
A visit to St George’s School in Rome.
A day of workshops at Hillden Primary School
A full day of workshops at St Mary’s Junior school
A visit to The New School in Rome for a full day of workshops
A full day of workshops at Grange Valley Primary School
A full day of workshops at The New School in Rome
A full day of workshop at Peasedown St John's Primary
Interview with two pupils from Derry Hill Primary with feedback from the workshops
Feedback from the teachers after a day of workshops.
A day of workshop at Derry Hill Primary. Feedback from the year 3 teacher
Another visit to St George’s International School in Rome for a full day of workshops
St Mary’s Junior school on my first visit.
Interview with feedback from the Emotional Wellbeing workshop and Horton Grange Primary. Bradford after a full day of workshops
A full day of workshops at Horwich Parish Primary School
A full day of workshops at Peasedown St John's Primary
Interview with two pupils from Princeville Primary after the Wellbeing Workshops
Work done by the children of Lynham Primary School following the Wellbeing Workshop
All of the workshops can be done online
My Magical Garden Workshop
The workshop is centered around the principles of mindfulness, guided imagery, and imagination, aiming to inspire students to tap into their inner creativity and imagination while equipping them with techniques to enhance their emotional well-being. Through engaging, dynamic, and interactive sessions, students are encouraged to explore and develop these skills in a supportive environment. The workshops not only offer immediate strategies for managing emotions but also empower children to carry these valuable tools with them as they navigate adolescence and beyond, fostering a foundation for lifelong emotional resilience and self-awareness.
Aims
Empower children to effectively manage their feelings and behaviors in any environment, including school
Provide children with support mechanisms to foster emotional expression and cultivate self-regulation and resilience.
Assist children in coping with stress and anxiety by equipping them with tools to manage worries and concerns effectively.
Suggested workshop structure
Group size: between 20-30
Target year groups: Year 2,3 or 4 (can be adapted for all year groups)
Workshop duration 60 mins
Class teachers should attend along with the children
Technical Requirements:
Good sized room or small hall
Computer screen, projector, speakers
Feedback from the SENCO after a full day visit where I worked with all of the year groups
Staff Training
Aims
To present an overview of My Magical Garden and/or My Magical Tree and demonstrate how they can help children within the school environment
To provide a series of techniques and strategies that can be used in the classroom to help manage children who are presenting emotional difficulties.
Suggested workshop structure
Workshop duration 40 mins
Technical requirements
Good sized room or small hall
Computer screen, projector, speakers
Parent/child workshop
Aims
To equip families with an innovative new approach to emotional wellbeing
To assist with anxiety and behavioural issues
target audience Primary school age children
Suggested workshop structure
12/15 families per session
Target age 6 to 11
Workshop duration 60 mins
Technical requirements
Good sized room or small hall
computer, screen, projector, speakers
Feedback from a mum having experienced the Parent/child workshop after a school visit
