Raising children's mental health awareness, enhancing literacy and oracy skills, and encouraging confidence.
On this page, you will find all resources related to Discover’s Creative Wellbeing programme. You can find a brief introduction to the project here.
Illustrations by Merlin Evans
Illustrations by Merlin Evans
Illustrations by Merlin Evans
Illustrations by Merlin Evans
Illustrations by Merlin Evans
Illustrations by Merlin Evans
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Go straight to your chosen resource by clicking the quick links below…
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- Video 1: Welcome – Introduction to Merlin and Illustration
- Video 2: Emotions in Line
- Video 3: Plasticine Demo
- Video 4: Clay Demo
- Video 5: Character Islands
- Teachers’ Masterclass: Recording of our Creative Wellbeing online masterclass
- Exhibition at Discover: Shadow puppets on display at Discover
- Teacher CPD
- Bonus activities: Themed reading recommendations and crafts
Clay Creatures
Some examples created by pupils.
Teachers’ Masterclass
Recording of our Creative Wellbeing online masterclass
Exhibition at Discover
Take a look at the shadow puppets on display in our Storytelling Space, as part of the installation for the first Creative Wellbeing project in November 2021.
Teacher CPD
Five creative activities to explore with your class.
Five activities to explore with your class. (Download via link above)
Five activities to explore with your class. (Download via link above)
Five activities to explore with your class. (Download via link above)
Five activities to explore with your class. (Download via link above)
Five activities to explore with your class. (Download via link above)
Bonus Activities
Themed reading recommendations and crafts for KS1 and KS2. Back to session list
Reading List: KS1
The Worrying Worries – Rachel Rooney
My Monster and Me – Nadiya Hussain
Happy: A Children’s Book of Mindfulness – Nicola Edwards
The Day You Begin – Jacqueline Woodson
Blue – Britta Teckentrup
Reading List: KS2
If All the World Were… – Joseph Coelho
One Girl – Andrea Beaty
The Sad Ghost Club – Lize Meddings
The Worries: Sohal Finds a Friend – Jion Sheibani
Charlie Changes into a Chicken – Sam Copeland
KS1: Worry Creatures
Inspired by traditional Guatemalan worry dolls, create a friendly creature to share your feelings with.
KS2: Mindful Self Portrait
Explore how you feel today and what makes you unique through creative prompts and mindful drawing.
