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TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan introduces techniques to control our breathing, helping us regulate our feelings and emotions.

In this fun activity Ade encourages each household member to mindfully focus on things and people that are important to them through an imaginary birthday party. The activity is great for encouraging everyone at home to slow down, zoom out and feel thankful.

This video can be used to help re-focus and mentally prepare for the day ahead. Rest is the break our bodies and minds need to grow strong and flourish.

Parent / Carer Notes

Families can use this activity to help recognise when they need to slow down, take some time to stop and to help them to feel calm. It's important to listen to what our bodies are telling us through how we are feeling and this activity can help a family re-focus and recharge.

We advise a parent or carer to review the Moodboosters video prior to showing it at home, and consider the activity’s suitability for space, accessibility requirements and how it may be received by the children taking part.

The NHS offers advice for parents and carers around supporting children and young people with their mental health, for more info visit .

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If you're a teacher and would like to use Moodboosters' classroom activities, take a look below for links to more videos and additional resources.

Recharge. collection

Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.

Recharge

Connect. collection

Fun, movement-based activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.

Connect

Imagine. collection

Learning activities to promote creativity and optimism in children whilst encouraging them to use their imagination to envision their goals and aspirations.

Imagine

Teacher's guide

Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.

Teacher's guide

Watch again - our live launch. video

Watch highlights as children from around the nations join together for a big mood-boosting moment.

Watch again - our live launch

About Moodboosters

Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.

About Moodboosters