THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME
Welcome to the River Room
Your Songbook, six music-and-movement videos and gentle guided practices are all gathered here. Take your time, follow the child's pace and return to the activities whenever a calm reset is needed.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Pause, listen and follow the child
There is no need to complete everything at once. Choose one song, make the actions familiar and allow children to participate in the way that feels comfortable for them.
Choose
Select the song or practice that best fits the moment.
Join gently
Watch, listen, sing or move—there is no pressure to perform.
Repeat
Return to favourite activities so the skills become familiar.
THE RIVER ROOM SONGBOOK
Read along with every song
Open the interactive Songbook for the words, actions, explanations and supporting guidance that accompany the six River Room songs.
WATCH • SING • MOVE • RECONNECT
The six River Room songs
Use the videos alongside the Songbook. Pause whenever needed and repeat the words or actions slowly so children have time to notice how they feel.
I Am Special
SELF-COMPASSION • KINDNESS • CONFIDENCE
Celebrate individuality and help children practise kind, positive messages about themselves.
Breathe Like the Breeze
CALM • BREATH AWARENESS • GROUNDING
Slow down with a gentle breathing practice that brings attention back to the present moment.
Tapping Song
TAPPING • AWARENESS • REGULATION
Follow the rhythmic tapping actions as a practical way to notice and release tension.
Heart & Tummy Hold
SELF-SOOTHING • BODY CONNECTION • CARE
Use a gentle heart-and-tummy hold to support body awareness, reassurance and care.
RAIN
RECOGNISE • ALLOW • INVESTIGATE • NURTURE
Explore a child-friendly sequence for meeting feelings with curiosity and kindness.
STAND
MINDFULNESS • SELF-TRUST • CHOICE
Practise a memorable sequence that supports regulation, self-trust and thoughtful next steps.
FOR TRUSTED ADULTS
Your calm presence matters
These activities work best when shared without pressure. Model the actions, use a warm and steady voice, and give children permission to watch before joining in.
The River Room is an educational and therapeutic wellbeing resource. It does not replace individual professional or medical support where that is needed.