Please be aware, this resource is set to the context of the death of a grandparent and the negative emotions that can be felt around grief. Please use discretion when exploring this with your class.

This Year 5 and Year 6 World Mental Health Day Reading Comprehension is aimed at Key Stage 2. It uses the story of Ruby and her grief to explore emotions and feelings around World Mental Health day, as well as some of the simple skills children can use to help friends and people in Ruby's situation. The story be can be used to answer the questions, or as statements to begin to open the door into the discussion of mental health.