Recent Talks
VIDEO: Connecting Questions
In this video, I explore how we can use connecting questions at the beginning of meetings to create a feeling of belonging and connection between adults in the room and to set the tone for a positive, child-centred meeting.
WORKSHOP: Mentally Healthy Schools
Slides and resources from a 90 minute workshop exploring short, medium and long term ideas for becoming a more mentally healthy school
PODCAST: Should We Be Encouraging Hoodies?
In this episode of the Pooky Ponders Podcast, I explore why some children seem to feel happier with their hoods up and whether this is something we should be more supportive of.
DOWNLOAD | Comfort Audit to Prevent Sensory Overwhelm
The comfort audit is a very simple tool that helps us identify and manage sources of sensory overwhelm for our students. A great INSET day activity!
VIDEO: To-Don’t Lists
In this video, I explore the power of to-don’t lists, one of my favourite life hacks for gaining control, and hours in the day…
PODCAST: Transition Activities
Transition activities to help children calm or activate when switching between task types or contexts.