Two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion and TV presenter Oti Mabuse took time out from her busy schedule to get involved in the Moodboosters initiative.
She told us: “It’s a great campaign because it’s a complicated world out there now for children. So tackling how to manage their mental health is really important… and Moodboosters it a great tool for doing just that.”
Oti added that she is well aware of how movement can be a great way to improve mental wellbeing: “I know that I dance when I’m feeling not great, and it really helps boost my mood.”
The Moodboosters website, which launched with a live-streamed event on Children in Need day 2022, provides primary school teachers and parents with short, simple and fun videos to support the PSHE curriculum for 5-11 year-olds.
- Join in with Oti in the 'Yee-haw!' activity which uses basic line dancing inspired steps to build a simple routine to encourage pupils to think just one step at a time when things get difficult.
More from Moodboosters:
Recharge. collection
Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.
Connect. collection
Fun, movement-based activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.
Imagine. collection
Learning activities to promote creativity and optimism in children whilst encouraging them to use their imagination to envision their goals and aspirations.
Boost. collection
Energetic, movement-based activities promoting self-confidence in children by encouraging them to use movement and positive thinking to build self-esteem.
Teacher's guide
Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.
About Moodboosters
Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.
