Mental Toughness: Practical classroom activities to help young people cope with stress, challenge and change

A whole-school approach is needed to help children develop strong resilience, positive self-esteem, and confidence. This includes a theoretical framework, practical activities, and guidance on measuring impact. The mental toughness model provides a strong theoretical underpinning, and psychometrics can be used to design and measure interventions. Practical classroom activities are organized into teaching sessions, and accompanying slides and video lessons are available for each year group.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2023
Publisher: Hodder Education

Here is the rephrased text:

Embrace the Power of Resilience, Self-Esteem, and Confidence: A Whole-School Approach

In today's fast-paced world, it is more important than ever to help children develop strong resilience, positive self-esteem, and confidence. A whole-school approach is key to nurturing these essential qualities in students, enabling them to face challenges with resilience and emerge victorious.

At the heart of this approach lies a robust theoretical framework, backed by evidence-based research. This framework provides a solid foundation for practical activities that promote resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. By incorporating an evidence-based theoretical framework into teaching practices, educators can create an environment that fosters growth and development.

One powerful tool that can be used to measure the impact of interventions over time is psychometrics. Psychometrics involves the use of questionnaires to design interventions and measure their effectiveness. By using psychometric tools, educators can gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of their students, enabling them to tailor interventions to meet individual needs.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the mental toughness model, providing a strong theoretical underpinning for practical activities. We will also guide you on using psychometrics with young people, showcasing how questionnaires can be used to design interventions and measure impact.

Furthermore, we have organized practical classroom activities for Reception to Year 6, designed to nurture resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. These activities are organized into teaching sessions, making it easy for educators to integrate them into their curriculum. Accompanying downloadable and editable slides will help teach each session, while an example video lesson for each year group will provide a visual representation of the activities.

By embracing the power of resilience, self-esteem, and confidence, we can empower children to thrive in today's world. Let us embark on this journey together, creating a positive and nurturing environment that fosters the growth and development of our students.

Weight: 41g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398354470