Mood Bears: Supporting Emotional Well-Being in Schools
Mood Bears have been transforming school environments across the UK by promoting emotional well-being and helping children understand and express their feelings. These vibrant, cuddly bears are more than just toys—they are powerful tools for supporting mental health and creating a nurturing school community.
How Mood Bears Can Be Used in Schools
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Emotional Literacy Lessons: Incorporate Mood Bears into lessons to teach children about different emotions. Each bear represents a unique mood, making it easier for children to identify and talk about their feelings.
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Calm Corners: Add Mood Bears to your school’s calm or sensory corners to provide comfort to children who may need a moment to self-regulate.
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Circle Time & Group Activities: Use Mood Bears as conversation starters during circle time, encouraging pupils to share their emotions and build empathy.
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One-to-One Support: Counselors and teachers can use Mood Bears as a gentle and relatable way to discuss challenging topics with children.
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Reward Systems: Celebrate kindness, resilience, and positive behaviors by giving students time with a Mood Bear as a reward.
Impact Across UK Schools
Mood Bears are already making a significant difference in schools all over the UK. Teachers and pupils have embraced these delightful mascots as part of their daily routines. Schools have reported:
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Improved emotional awareness among students.
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Enhanced peer relationships through shared discussions about feelings.
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Reduced anxiety levels in children facing emotional challenges.
Bring Mood Bear Mascots to Your School
Imagine the joy on your pupils’ faces when a Mood Bear mascot visits your school! Our life-sized mascots can:
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Participate in assemblies to talk about emotional well-being.
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Join classrooms for interactive sessions.
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Attend school events to promote kindness, inclusion, and empathy.
These visits leave a lasting impression and inspire children to embrace their emotions and support their peers.
Partnership with Beelieve Foundation
Mood Bears are proud partners of the Beelieve Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting young people’s mental health. Through this partnership, we’ve been able to provide Mood Bears to schools in need, ensuring that emotional support tools are accessible to every child. Together, we’re creating environments where children feel seen, heard, and supported.
Benefits of Mood Bears in School Environments
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Fostering Emotional Intelligence: Helps children understand and communicate their feelings more effectively.
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Building Resilience: Provides comfort and coping mechanisms during challenging times.
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Encouraging Empathy: Promotes kindness and understanding among peers.
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Supporting Staff: Gives teachers and counselors an engaging resource to facilitate discussions about emotions.
Join the Movement
Bring Mood Bears to your school and join the growing number of educators who are making mental health a priority. Whether it’s through our cuddly bears, lesson plans, or a mascot visit, Mood Bears are here to help your students thrive emotionally and academically.
To learn more or book a mascot visit, contact us today and let Mood Bears bring smiles and emotional support to your school community!