Children’s Mental Health Week - May 3

Children’s Mental Health Week - May 3 – 7, 2021

Children’s Mental Health Matters:

DECAL is celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week May 3^rd – 7^th! The early years in a child’s life provide a key opportunity to establish safe and secure relationships and to support healthy social and emotional development. We are excited to provide child care providers with activities and resources to support young children’s mental health.

Mental Health America of Georgia – Kids on the Block Puppet Show:

DECAL is offering a virtual puppet show about Feelings for 3 year old and Pre-K classes. There are 7 shows available and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Each show is limited to 5 childcare providers. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feelings-puppet-show-tickets-148810647653

Show Schedule:

May 3^rd	09:00am – 3’s 10:30am – Pre-K
May 4^th	09:00am – 3’s 10:30am – Pre-K
May 6^th	09:00am Pre-K
May 7^th	09:00am – 3’s 10:30am – Pre-K

If you are unable to register for a puppet show this week, you can schedule a FREE show by contacting Lorie Summers at Lorie@mhageorgia.org or visiting the Mental Health America of Georgia Webpage: https://www.mhageorgia.org/kids-on-the-block/

Every person who touches the life of a child has an opportunity to promote mental wellbeing! Engage your class in some Mindful Monday Yoga or have a Dance Party on Feelings Friday to celebrate mental health. DECAL Specialists have planned fun and interactive activities to celebrate mental health this week and every week! There are also some tips for teachers because your mental health is important too! Post pictures of your class participating with the hashtag #LittleKidsBigFeelings or #DECALCMHWeek2021 and you might win a prize!