Mentally Fit Primary Schools
Explore our growing collection of free resources, designed to support parents from our Mentally Fit Primary Schools partner schools.
Gotcha4Life Mentally Fit Primary Schools is a prevention-first, whole-of-school approach that builds mental fitness and the wellbeing of students, teachers, and families. These resources offer practical strategies and tools for parents to support their child’s mental fitness and wellbeing at home.
Find out more about becoming a Mentally Fit Primary School here.
Parent resources
Emotional Explorers Book List
A list of children’s books that focus on different emotions and how characters handle them, along with questions parents can ask to help discuss these feelings.
Together We Win
This resource is used to support parents and carers in guiding their children through problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Calm Cove
This resource is used to support parents and carers in creating a Calm Cove in their home to help with big emotions.
Mindful Breathing
Easy-to-follow guide for deep breathing exercises that parents and children can do together to help manage stress and calm down.
Gratitude Jar
Families can create a gratitude jar which benefits wellbeing by shifting focus and enabling appreciation. Members can write down things they are thankful for and read them together at the end of the week.
Mental Fitness Affirmations
Use this list of mental fitness affirmations to encourage positive self-talk and build self-esteem and emotional resistance with your children.
Mental Fitness Journal
This journal promotes self-reflection and encourages regular practice.
Solution Finder Chart
Use this solution focused strategy to teach your child how to solve problems.
Circle of Control
The Gotcha4Life Circle of Control tool serves as a valuable framework for promoting emotional adaptability.
Want to know more about Gotcha4Life’s Mentally Fit Primary School program?
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Our Mentally Fit Primary Schools Program would not be possible without the support of our donors and partners
Our Mentally Fit Primary Schools Program would not be possible without the support of our donors and partners.
Gotcha4Life’s Mentally Fit Primary Schools pilot program was partially funded by the NSW Government.
Gotcha4Life is a not-for-profit foundation on a mission to inspire and enable people to take action to build their Mental Fitness. Our vision is a suicide-free world, where no one worries alone. Learn more about Gotcha4Life Foundation.
