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Easing the Transition Back to School Strategies, Suggestions, & Resources Expectations For Returning To School Routines For Learning In School And Remote TODAYS Learning. Emotional Regulation AGENDA Self Care For

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Easing the Transition Back to School

Strategies, Suggestions, & Resources

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TODAY’S AGENDA

Expectations For

Returning To School

Routines For Learning

In School And Remote Learning.

Emotional Regulation

○ Self Care For Adults ○ Strategies To Share and Use With Your Children.

Resources

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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

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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!!

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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

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Plan Ahead A Way To “Smile”/Say Hello Before First Day Of School

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Setting Intentions For The Day

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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!

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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?

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Emotional Regulation

Strategies for Children

❏ Normalize Emotions-Validate what your child is feeling and that feelings are okay. Help child to use “I messages” to express emotions and talk out problems. ❏ Anxiety, worry and fear- Provide clear information so your child knows what to

expect. Establish a “worry time/worry jar”

to limit discussion around anxiety. ❏ Drawing/Journaling/Hobbies ❏ Mindfulness-Take Five, Calm App, Insight Timer, Yoga videos on YouTube, Glitter Jar ❏ Positive Self Talk ❏ Calm Down Box

Strategies for Adults

❏ Recognize Your Own Emotions- Pay attention and be mindful of how you feel. Talk openly about feelings and label/identify emotions you are feeling. ❏ Model Positive Strategies and self regulation when feeling strong emotions, such as walking away, taking time to yourself to cool

ff and calm down and deep breathing.

❏ Self-Care (mindfulness, exercise, hobbies, journal,listen to music, sleep). ❏ Know When To Seek Help ❏ Connect with family and friends ❏ Create a positive emotional climate in the home and family unit.

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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