Our Lady's N.S.

Our Lady's N.S.
Our Lady's N.S. is a six teacher primary school in Ballingarry, Thurles, Co Tipperary

Wellbeing





Let's Play Ireland
Let’s Play Ireland is a government-led initiative aimed at promoting play for all children living in Ireland during the COVID-19 emergency.
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/lets-play-ireland/



Wellness Videos
Paula Conlan is a Wellness Drama teacher. During the school closure she has been sharing wellness videos with school communities all over Ireland. They are especially beneficial for anyone who is anxious about the current situation but they are worth watching for anyone.




Act of Kindness   https://youtu.be/ZG2na6x9HJ4

Mind my Selfie    https://youtu.be/wHzBlaJS_E4


Worry Train   https://youtu.be/qZChKidkgVI


Enable Ireland Resources for Parents

Enable Ireland have a dedicated resource page to help parents to support their children during the COVID-19 Crisis.
https://www.enableireland.ie/parent%E2%80%99s-resources


One of the resources on the Enable Ireland website is called '10 Useful and Fun Things to do at Home' which should prove helpful at the moment
https://www.enableireland.ie/sites/default/files/publication/Fun%20Home%20Activities.pdf

Self Regulation and Relaxation Techniques for Children

'Breathe - Self-Regulation and Relaxation Techniques for Children' features a range of calming breathing techniques, written activities and guided visualisations that children can use to bring about a sense of peace and comfort in any situation. The resource is suitable for children of all ages and class levels. 
(The PDST Primary Health and Wellbeing Team)

The resource is available to access and download from 




Advice to Young People While Schools are Closed

Follow this link for some very helpful and practical advice about dealing with the stresses of social distancing and the boredom of having to stay at home.
(National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS))


Guide to Daily Routines

A Guide for Parents on supporting children and young people with daily routines while schools are closed
Guide for Parents Supporting Children with Routines



Helping Children to Deal with Grief

The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network have a website which lots of information and support in helping children and adolescents come to terms with bereavement and deal with grief.
Here is a link to their family resource page.
https://www.childhoodbereavement.ie/families/




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