A collection of short films on mindset and mindfulness. Five of the films introduce us to one of the five steps to wellbeing, with the sixth film - The Brain House - using animation to look at what is happening inside our brain when we feel 'big' emotions.
You'll also find below a video guide for teachers, which introduces the concept of mindsets and mindfulness and suggests ways these films can be used in class.
The films explore the five steps to wellbeing:
Connect with others
Be active
Give to others
Take notice
Keep learning
These short films are suitable for teaching PSHE at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.
Introducing 'The Brain Lab' - A guide for teachers. video
An introduction to the resources for teachers with tips on how the films could be used in the classroom.
Dan - Connect with others. video
Dr Hazel Harrison and a young magician called Dan find out why it鈥檚 important to connect with other people. Dan has Asperger Syndrome, also known as Asperger's, and sometimes finds it difficult to connect with people. In this short film he shares his experiences of learning magic, using his growth mindset, and using magic tricks to help him connect with other people.
Kristana - Be active. video
Dr Hazel Harrison and a young weight-lifter called Kristana find out why it鈥檚 good for us to keep active. In this short film Kristana explains how weightlifting has helped her to feel better about herself, develop confidence in school and overcome challenges.
Mjd - Give to others. video
Dr Hazel Harrison and a student called Mjd explain why it鈥檚 important for us to give to others. In this short film Mjd explains how he used a growth mindset to learn English, and how he 'gives to others鈥 by translating for his classmates and helping them learn.
Rachel - Take notice. video
Dr Hazel Harrison and Rachel, a member of the Youth Parliament Committee, explore the concept of 鈥榯aking notice鈥. In this short film Rachel shares how she takes notice of the issues that are happening around her and how she tries to make a positive change.
Ethan - Keep learning. video
Dr Hazel Harrison and adaptive surfer, Ethan, explore why it鈥檚 important to keep learning new things. Ethan has cerebral palsy, a medical condition that affects his movement and coordination. He's also an adaptive surfer and is training to go to the world adaptive championships in California. In this short film Ethan shares his experiences of using a growth mindset to learn new things.
The Brain House. video
In this short film for primary schools Dr Hazel Harrison talks about what happens in our brains when we feel different emotions.
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