IDL Wellbeing

Using our innovative ‘Thought Detective’, pupils are encouraged to investigate their own feelings based on emotional, psychological and physiological clues.

Provides a framework for young learners to identify their concerns and deal with worries in a healthy and productive way. Learners are encouraged to deal with worries using a variety of techniques and affirmations.

A sense of self-integrity and building a narrative that they are moral, capable of improving and maintaining their sense of self. With a positive view of ourselves, we can adapt to changing situations better and be more successful. Recent research suggests that certain neural pathways are increased alongside a decrease in stress when self-affirmation is practiced.

Pupils are encouraged to identify three goals at any given time. Goal setting is shown to help form good patterns of behaviour for the future, encourage independence by meeting self-imposed targets and provide a structured approach to increasing wellbeing. Pupils choose from a carefully cultivated list. Each goal has been developed to encourage good behaviour and a positive classroom culture.

Being more grateful leads to increased levels of wellbeing and happiness. Studies have shown that those who are more grateful are less likely to suffer depression and are generally more positive. Gratitude also helps build and strengthen relationships.

The application includes several mindful activities that can be used to either individually or as a class. By helping pupils relax and ‘live in the moment’, we reduce stress and help prepare minds for learning.

• Breathing
• Body Scan
• Meditation
• Maze Game
• Make a face