Healthy Heart, Healthy Mind Workshop with Arena

Class 5 have been taking part in the Healthy Hearts/Healthy Minds workshop with Arena Sports today.

During our sessions we have had a strong focus on using our 5 sences to help us relax and think about our feelings. 
The children were put into pairs each week for a blindfolded activity and challenged to test each others senses, this included taste testing games with yummy fruit.

Once we understood the importance of all 5 senses and how to use them we took our activities outside. The children were then taught how to use the world around us to help relax and reflect/explore our feelings and ways in which we can positively support our mental health.

Each child created their own glitter jar, spending time choosing the colours they found most calming. These jars are used for a moment of mindfulnnes and to encourage the childern to take a moment to focus on their wellbeing.

A big thank you to Michelle from Arena Sports for these wonderful activities.