At New Cumnock Primary School, we have implemented a new Health and Wellbeing programme called PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) into our school curriculum.
What is PATHS?
PATHS is a programme of lessons and strategies that helps children manage their emotions, communicate effectively and problem solve independently.
It takes a holistic approach to include all children, family members and staff.
PATHS is a research based programme grounded in the science of children’s brain development. It uses progressive schemes of work, engaging resources and diverse activities to establish a positive classroom.
PATHS helps children with…
- Self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control
- Frustration & anger management
- Attention and concentration
- Thinking before they act out in anger
- Emotional understanding
- Expressing their feelings in a positive way
- Understanding that all feelings are okay, but some behaviours are not ok
- Preparing for change (e.g. moving to high school)
For more information, feel free to get in touch with the school or have a look at the handout below!
