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Winter Wellness Ideas
Winter Wellness Ideas
Shorter days and colder weather can affect energy and mood. Feeling more tired, unmotivated, or irritable in winter is common AND manageable!
Shorter days and colder weather can affect energy and mood. Feeling more tired, unmotivated, or irritable in winter is common AND manageable!
Light Matters
Light Matters
Encourage getting natural light early in the day.
Movement
Movement
10-15 minutes of stretching, hallway walks, or dance breaks.
Consistency
Consistency
Keep routines at home consistent (e.g. sleep, meals, homework, activities, and down time).
Coping Skills
Coping Skills
Box breathing (4-4-4-4)
Grounding (5 things you can see, 4 you can feel...etc.),
Journaling with prompts (One thing I can look forward to this week is...)
Winter Self-Talk Reset
Winter Self-Talk Reset
"It's okay to move slower sometimes."
"Rest is productive."
"This season is temporary."
Mental Health Services at RSS
Mental Health Services at RSS
Group Counseling
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling
Referrals
Referrals
Classroom Lessons
Classroom Lessons
What's happening in Community Circle?
What's happening in Community Circle?
Social Skills
Friendship & Conflict Resolution
Growth Mindset and Perseverance
SMART Goals and Actionable Plans
The Mood Meter
The Mood Meter
Students in grades K-5 are learning to use the Mood Meter to name their emotions and express how they are feeling.
Students in grades K-5 are learning to use the Mood Meter to name their emotions and express how they are feeling.
Social-Emotional Books
Social-Emotional Books
Books for Emotional Regulation:
Books for Emotional Regulation:
"When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry..." by Molly Bang
"A Little Spot of Emotion" by Diane Alber
"My Mouth is a Volcano!" by Julia Cook
Books About Empathy and Kindness:
Books About Empathy and Kindness:
"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud
"The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig
"Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woods
Books for Self-Awareness and Growth Mindset
Books for Self-Awareness and Growth Mindset
"The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires
"What Do You Do with a Problem" by Kobi Yamada
"Your Fantastic Elastic Brain" by JoAnn Deak
Books About Friendship and Social Skills:
Books About Friendship and Social Skills:
"Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson
"Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" by Patty Lovell
"Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll" by Mr. Jay
Books About Managing Anxiety and Worry:
Books About Managing Anxiety and Worry:
"Ruby Finds a Worry" by Tom Percival
"Wemberly Worried" by Kevin Henkes
"The Don't Worry Book" by Todd Parr
Books About Inclusivity and Understanding Differences
Books About Inclusivity and Understanding Differences
"All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold
"We're All Wonders" by R.J. Palacio
"My Brother Charlie" by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete
Coping Skills Corner
Coping Skills Corner
Conversation Prompts about School
Conversation Prompts about School
What was the best thing that happened at school today?
Who did you sit with at lunch or play with at recess?
What was something that made you laugh today?
Was there anything challenging that you overcame? Tell me about it.
What was something you learned today that you didn’t know before?
Were you helpful today? If so, how?
What is something you’re looking forward to tomorrow?
Was there a moment today when you felt proud of yourself?
What was the most meaningful thing your teacher taught you today?
Did anything happen today that you wish I could have seen?
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