Mental Health and Wellness

At Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, we believe that mental and emotional well-being are essential components of success. This page provides valuable information, tools, and resources for K-12 students and families to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and foster a positive mindset.

Why Does Student Mental Health Matter?

Supporting mental health helps students:

• Enhance their learning capabilities.
• Build strong connections and relationships.
• Make informed decisions.
• Develop resilience for adulthood.

Promoting mental health in schools benefits both the individual student and the broader community, laying the foundation for a healthy, productive future.

When we are feeling anxious or stressed this is an activity you can do you feel calm.

The Why: Our senses act as a gateway to the here and now, giving students a great chance to connect with the world. This method helps you to really dive into your senses—seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, and tasting. It's a seriously awesome trick that doesn't just help grown-ups but also gives you a way to find your calm when things get stressful.

Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques

The 5-4-3-2-1 Activity Use your senses to stay present and calm:

1. Name 5 things you can see.
2. Name 4 things you can touch.
3. Name 3 things you can hear.
4. Name 2 things you can smell.
5. Name 1 thing you can taste.

• Visualization Exercise

  • Leaves on a Stream: Imagine placing your worries on leaves and watching them float away.

• Create a Vision Board
  Prompts for inspiration: "I would love to visit...", "This brings me joy...", "I am proud of myself for...", "Some of my dreams and goals are..."

• Positive Affirmation Cards

• Affirmation Template

• Breathing exercises

• Mindfulness

• Dealing with Big Feelings

• Mindful Coloring

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation

• Grounding

• Free Daily Gratitude Printable Journal