Easing the Transition Back to School Strategies, Suggestions, & Resources
● Expectations For Returning To School ● Routines For Learning In School And Remote TODAY’S Learning. ● Emotional Regulation AGENDA ○ Self Care For Adults ○ Strategies To Share and Use With Your Children. ● Resources
What To Expect... Some emotions/feelings you and your child may experience when going back to school… -Anxiety/Separation Anxiety -Worry/Fear/Nervous -Concern For The “Unknown” -Concerns around health and safety
The Importance of Routines ❏ Once a schedule is formed for your school, it is so important to create a routine at home to provide consistency and structure to your child’s day. This is especially true if we move to remote learning. Create a schedule together, so that it works for you and your child. This way they can be held accountable to follow through. Create a visual schedule so that your child can refer back to it. Incorporate breaks if doing remote. Try to keep wake-up time and breakfast consistent and let your child know clear expectations of the morning ❏ routine. If you allow your child electronics or free time, let them know that they need to be dressed and ready to go beforehand. Set a timer for use of electronics in AM and give a 5 minute warning before it’s turned off. ❏ If your child is doing remote learning or we go to remote learning, find a work space in your home where your child/children can remain focused and free from distractions. It’s important to remain consistent with drop off & pick up for school. ❏ ❏ Keep after school routines as consistent as possible. ❏ Establish a consistent bedtime routine. Try to turn off electronics an hour before bedtime. Sleep is key for all!!
Strategies For Starting The Year In Masks Consistent Routine At Home ★ Become A Mask Role Model For Your Child ★ SuperHero Association ★ Morning Meeting Questions & Discussions ★ Theme Week ★ Plan Ahead A Way To “Smile”/Say Hello Before First Day Of School ★
Setting Intentions For The Day
Mood Meter The Mood Meter is a RULER Anchor and tool that we use to identify our feelings. Many of the children begin their day in school with a “morning meeting” where they check in with the mood meter and label their feeling. When we learn to identify how we feel, we can understand how we can cope with our negative feelings. Remember, ALL FEELINGS ARE OKAY!
Meta-Moment This visual can be used to help children (and you) regulate during a time of feeling stressed, angry, or worried. When we take a Meta-Moment, we stop and think before acting. We ask ourselves, how would my “best self” handle this situation? What strategy would my “best self” use?
Emotional Regulation Strategies for Children Strategies for Adults Normalize Emotions-Validate what your ❏ Recognize Your Own Emotions- Pay ❏ child is feeling and that feelings are okay. attention and be mindful of how you feel. Help child to use “I messages” to express Talk openly about feelings and label/identify emotions and talk out problems. emotions you are feeling. Anxiety, worry and fear- Provide clear ❏ Model Positive Strategies and self regulation ❏ information so your child knows what to when feeling strong emotions, such as expect. Establish a “worry time/worry jar” walking away, taking time to yourself to cool to limit discussion around anxiety. off and calm down and deep breathing. Drawing/Journaling/Hobbies ❏ Self-Care (mindfulness, exercise, hobbies, ❏ Mindfulness-Take Five, Calm App, Insight ❏ journal,listen to music, sleep). Timer, Yoga videos on YouTube, Glitter Jar Know When To Seek Help ❏ Positive Self Talk ❏ Connect with family and friends ❏ Calm Down Box ❏ Create a positive emotional climate in the ❏ home and family unit.
Resources For You & Your Family Mindfulness For Kids https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids SEL at Home https://www.thepathway2success.com/10-sel-activities-for-home/ Oceanside Virtual Wellness Center https://www.smore.com/5evhg Coping Skills for Dealing with the Coronavirus https://copingskillsforkids.com/coping-with-coronavirus
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