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- Getting to know your class and encouraging students to get to know one another can improve classroom belonging.
- Asking open-ended questions can be a great way to get everyone to share.
- While you can encourage all students to participate, try to avoid making a student answer a question they’re not comfortable with.
August 2022
Wellness Tips for Students
The Kids Mental Health Foundation Behavioral Health Experts
Article Summary
Add wellness tips for your students to help them manage their mental health during the school day. Use any of the following during morning announcements, in your classes, in parent newsletters and more.
Encouraging students to practice good mental health can make them more successful in the classroom.
We have information on goal setting, relaxation, healthy friendships and mindfulness. These can be read aloud to your class (recommended grades 3-12) or printed and handed out. Use these with your students to get them into the right mindset for school success.
Download one or all of them!
Goal Setting: Ideas for setting goals, celebrating wins and developing routines
Mindfulness: Two mindfulness exercises to get your students focused and present
Relaxation: Info on setting boundaries, making time for relaxation, enjoying fun activities, coping with stress and staying physically healthy
Friendships: Building blocks for making healthy friendships at school and supporting each other
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