Fun and relaxing things to do at home
Emotional well-being is about how we think and feel and how we cope with life events. It is also about how we deal with our own emotions as well as those of others.
This audio relaxation exercise, which is one of the resources available, is designed to help people to relax.
What to do:
You might want to have someone with you the first time you do it to show you what to do.
First find a quiet room where you won’t be disturbed.
You will find it easiest if you lie down on the floor or on your bed.
It lasts about 10 minutes.
Keep your eyes peeled for the rest of our emotional well-being resources.
DSEngage
Online activities for people who have Down’s syndrome
DSEngage is our programme of regular activities for you to try out in the comfort of your home.
There are regular fitness and dance sessions throughout the week as well as special events for Christmas, World Down Syndrome Day and more!
Get creative
Take a break with some creative activities.
Free artists colouring sheets to download
Access the world’s galleries and museums online
Stories and poems
Are you a member of your local library?
Many offer a free audio and e-book loan service through apps like Libby, BorrowBox or RBdigital.
Search for details on your local service’s website to find out more.
Growing things
Growing flowers, herbs and plants in your garden (if you have one) or on a kitchen window sill can be enjoyable and good for your health and well-being.
GardenersWorld.com has a beginner’s guide to growing vegetables as well as a video guide to planting up herbs in a window box.
It is still ok at the moment to be out in your own garden.
You can order seeds online or from catalogues or you could try planting seeds from vegetables you buy in the supermarket. This can be a bit tricky but there is some useful advice in this thread on the Gardeners’ World forum.
It could be something as simple as a Cress Head like this one from CBeebies.
DSEngage Nature Group
Enjoying nature is good for the health of our body and for our mental health and wellbeing.
Join us as we share ideas about how we can all enjoy nature where we live.
