Chautauqua Tapestry’s
2025 Winter Wellness Toolkit
Maintaining good mental health for kids during the winter is crucial. The combination of colder weather, fewer daylight hours, and potential holiday stress can impact children’s well-being. Here are some strategies from Chautauqua Tapestry to support winter mental health for kids.
For Parents
Maintaining good mental wellness begins at home. Several easy and fun ways exist to achieve a happy and healthy mindset. Here are a few activities we recommend!
Sensory Friendly:
Predictability and structure can provide a sense of security for children with sensory needs, helping them feel more in control of their environment. Here are some resources to help.
Practical Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Christmas for Autistic Children
Surviving and Thriving Winter with Sensory Processing
Snow Much Fun: Winter Sensory Activities to Enhance Child Development
Mental Health:
By understanding the impact this seasons has on children in your care, you can specifically address their changes in mood and behavior—or at least feel confident that in a few months the sun will come out again.
Helping Kids Survive and Thrive in Winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Indoor Activities to Boost Children’s Mental Health
For Teachers
The remainder of the school year post-winter break can be difficult for students and teachers. We’ve put together a few fun and mindful activities for students to transition back into the classroom smoothly. Click each link to redirect to an activity!
Check out these creative New Year coloring pages!
Click each photo to be redirected to a printable PDF.
get a free meditation script!
Click to print!
For Teens
Returning to school after the winter break can be tricky.
Here are some ideas to help you acclimate to a New Year, some ideas for
self-care in high school, and more!
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