We encourage schools and kura to draw on and share the COVID-19 Wellbeing Guide. It has been created to help teachers, parents/caregivers and whānau as they support the hauora/wellbeing of their children and young people.
The Guide was developed by clinical psychologist Julie McCormack, with support from Future Curious Limited. It consists of three modules and contains activities, tip sheets and resources to support children and young people and help them develop the resiliency skills they need in a time of stress and disruption.
Guide modules
This guide is presented in 3 modules.
COVID-19 Wellbeing Guide Module 1
COVID-19 Wellbeing Guide Module 2
COVID-19 Wellbeing Guide Module 3
Tip Sheets
Tip sheets are included in each module. They are also available here as separate downloadable documents.
Tip Sheets from Module 1
Tip sheet 1: Talking about COVID-19 with children and young people
Tip sheet 2: Activities that support conversations about COVID-19
Tip sheet 3: Wellbeing support for parents and caregivers
Tip sheet 4: Wellbeing support for young people
Tip Sheets from Module 2
Tip sheets are included in each module. They are also available here as separate downloadable documents:
Tip sheet 1: Tips for parents during school closure
Tip sheet 2: Wellbeing & learning at home during school closures
Tip Sheets from Module 3
Tip sheets are included in each module. They are also available here as separate downloadable documents: