Activities and resources to boost wellbeing and explore aspirations

It’s the new year and lots of us will be looking ahead and making plans. Wellbeing matters all year round, but now is a great time to help children express how they’re feeling and explore their aspirations for the year head.

Wellbeing crafts to explore emotions

Our youth work projects often use arts and crafts to help children express how they’re feeling. That’s not just because it opens conversations, but also because it breaks down barriers that may impact on confidence and aspirations. Here’s some easy wellbeing crafts you can try at home.

Exploring aspirations using conversation starters

Youth work is all about creating safe and inclusive environments so that children feel comfortable sharing how they feel. By encouraging openness like this, children are more likely to talk about their worries or aspirations for the future, helping those around them to break down barriers that might stand in their way.

Try these handy conversation starters whilst out on a walk, at bedtime or whilst enjoying another activity.

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