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Hello Primary Family!
Hello Primary Family!
This website is coming to you directly from your Primary school counselors Mrs. Holdenried and Ms. Maddox. We will be posting information and resources to keep us all connected during this trying time. Feel free to directly contact us if you have any questions through this site, email or phone.
Remember you are all loved and missed dearly, and we hope to see you all again soon.
Stay healthy, safe, and positive!
Parents here is a great resource from the National Association of School Psychologists on how to communicate to children about the current situation.
NPR: Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
NPR: Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Informational Video for kids about Coronavirus from Brain POP!
Informational Video for kids about Coronavirus from Brain POP!
Parents these tips for talking with your anxious child come straight from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Parents these tips for talking with your anxious child come straight from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Key points include:
- Show them your calm
- Practice relaxation
- Validate their anxious feelings
Feeling overwhelmed?
Feeling overwhelmed?
Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth
A message from our COMTREA counselor:
A message from our COMTREA counselor:
COMTREA is exploring different ideas on how we can deliver services to our students with school out.
Our counselor has shared that she has collected contact information for her students, and plans to contact them during the break.
Updates on COMTREA’s policies and procedures will be communicated as they evolve.
Back in January our word of the month was KINDNESS...
Back in January our word of the month was KINDNESS...
You can expand the kindness in your life with this 30 Days of Kindness Challenge!
You can expand the kindness in your life with this 30 Days of Kindness Challenge!
This online 30 Days of Kindness Challenge has a video, an activity, and a free printable journal page for every day!!
Mindful Moment Activity!!
Mindful Moment Activity!!
A Rainy Day Walk
A Rainy Day Walk
It's a rainy rainy rainy day...let's take a walk and be mindful!
As you walk clear your mind and notice:
Smell- Take some deep breaths. How does it smell different outside when it rains?
Watch- Notice rain drops as they fall. Where do the biggest puddles form?
Feel- Step out from under your umbrella. How does the rain feel on your face? On your hands?
Listen- Stand still. Notice what you hear. How does the rain sound in the trees? On your umbrella? On your roof?
Thanks for taking a walk with me!!
Thanks for taking a walk with me!!
A Message from our Lutheran Family and Children's Services Counselor:
A Message from our Lutheran Family and Children's Services Counselor:
The counselor assigned to our school will continue to service the students on her current caseload via phone.
The agency is also open to accept new clients, both in-office and via phone sessions.
If you would like further information on this resource please contact us directly!
Need some Quiet Time?
Need some Quiet Time?
Relax and take a fun imaginary journey by balloon with this 6 minute video!
Where did your balloon take you?
Draw us a picture or write about it. Share with us!!
Let's Get Outside!!
Let's Get Outside!!
This Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is a great way to get that fresh air we all need and clear your head!
This Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is a great way to get that fresh air we all need and clear your head!
Can you find EVERYTHING on the list???
Can you find EVERYTHING on the list???
Some Fun Ideas on How to Relax and Enjoy Your Time
Some Fun Ideas on How to Relax and Enjoy Your Time
A Family Activity to Ease Anxiety
A Family Activity to Ease Anxiety
In this uncertain time focusing on the things we DO have control over can help put some of that worry at ease.
Let's get started!
You will need: paper, markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Draw a BIG circle. Talk about some things that are outside your control: write or draw them inside.
Draw a smaller circle inside the big one. Talk about things you CAN control: write or draw them inside.
Draw a picture of you in the center.
Hang it where everyone can see!
Here's an example I made!
Identifying what your child has control over helps build self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and helps ease anxiety.
Tongue Twisters
Tongue Twisters
Tongue-twisters are phrases that are designed to be challenging to say. Kids are encouraged to repeat each saying as many times as possible, as quickly as possible, without making a mistake. But enjoy the slip-ups… Tongue twisters are meant to be fun for the whole family!
Try these with your kids!
A cheap ship trip.
I can think of six thin things and of six thick things too.
Sam’s shop stocks short spotted socks.
Fat frogs flying past fast.
Red leather, yellow leather.
Selfish shellfish.
Shredded Swiss cheese.
The crow flew over the river with a lump of raw liver.
Red bulb blue bulb, red bulb blue bulb
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?
Purple Paper People, Purple Paper People, Purple Paper People
Six slippery snails, slid slowly seaward.
Freshly-fried flying fish.
How much wood could a wood chuck; chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood
She sells sea shells by the sea shore
What are your favorite tongue twisters?
A Mindful Moment Activity!!
A Mindful Moment Activity!!
Let's Color!
Let's Color!
Coloring is a great way to slow down and still keep busy.
Print hundreds of coloring pages and activities on this website 100% free!
What will you do today??
What will you do today??
Let's Practice Goal Setting!
Talk about what you want to accomplish today or this week.
Make a list of what needs to get done-Include each step!
As you finish cross it off the list!
How much can you get done today?
This week?
Stuck Inside?
Stuck Inside?
Try out this Indoor Scavenger Hunt!
Can you find everything on this list in your house?
Can you create your own scavenger hunt from what you see? Share with us!!
Let's get moving!!
Let's get moving!!
Try out this awesome dance along video to Into the Unknown from Frozen II!!
You can find tons of dances that are easy to follow and super fun to try by searching Just Dance Kids on Youtube.
What's your favorite song to dance to?
Don't Forget About You!
Don't Forget About You!
As these weeks continue on remember parents & guardians, your self-care in these uncertain times is just as important as your children.
This article from Child Mind Institute has tips that can help you find your balance as we all move forward together.
Let's Read Together!
Let's Read Together!
Remember our big word Perseverance?
Here is a story I read about what can happen when a story gets all messed up....
A Perfectly Messed up Story by Patrick McDonnell, recorded with permission from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Stretch It Out
Stretch It Out
Stretch your body with quick and easy online yoga!
This 5 minute focus and flow has a set of basic yoga stretches that combine into an easy class for all ages.
Try it out together!!
Free Online Games from PBS!
Free Online Games from PBS!
Click the link on the left to check out hundreds of free activities and games that go with your kid's favorite PBS shows!
Below the link is a picture of their search screen! It's easy and fun to explore!
A Mindful Moment
A Mindful Moment
This video gives a great representation of how mindfulness can help us settle our emotions.
Plus you can make your own Mind in a Jar!
All you need:
Jar
Water
Colorful sand or glitter
Parents: Inside Out (available to stream on Disney+) is a great movie to help children understand and give words to their feelings.
When they know how to express what they are feeling in a way that is easy to understand, everyone benefits!
Who is at your Control Panel??
Who is at your Control Panel??
Remember when we talked about all of our different Feelings?
Who is in charge of our feelings? That's right you are!
By knowing who is at your control panel you can decide to let them stay or change to a different feeling.
Just give the controls over!
Make an Earth for Your Window!
Make an Earth for Your Window!
All you need is:
All you need is:
Coffee Filter
Washable Markers
A Plate
Water
Let's Get Started!
Let's Get Started!
Color the Earth with blues and greens on the coffee filter.
Place your Earth on a plate (Keeps mess to a minimum!)
Use your fingers to rain water down onto your Earth. Watch what happens to the colors!
Let dry
Hang in a window to catch the sun!
Here's an example I made!
Here's an example I made!
A Mindful Moment Activity!
A Mindful Moment Activity!
On this rainy day let's take the time to be mindful!
In this 5 minute activity we create our own rainbow with our breath.
Let's Get Sensory!
Let's Get Sensory!
Make your own Kinetic Sand!
Make your own Kinetic Sand!
Stir Together
1 cup Baking Soda
1/2 cup Baking Powder
1/2 cup Dish Soap
Knead the mixture together until it is fluffy! If you want a more foamy texture add more baking powder!
Have Fun!!
Have Fun!!
Colors: Add in food coloring!
Scents: Add a few drops of essential oils!
Let's Get Creative!
Let's Get Creative!
Check out this video animation of the story The Dot where Vashti learns she can make art in her own unique way!
What are you creating at home?
Make a mark and see where it takes you!!
A Story for You!
A Story for You!
Here's another story I read!
It's about an invisible string made out of love that connects us to our loved ones even when we are far apart.
Where does YOUR string go?
Draw a picture OR write a list
Share with us!
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
A Mindful Moment Activity!
A Mindful Moment Activity!
Noticing the colors around us is a great way to take a mental break. Be present and mindful!
Can you find everything on this list inside your house?
Can you find everything outside??
Masks and How to Help
Masks and How to Help
As places are beginning to re-open around us, kids will be seeing more and more masks. For some of our friends this can be scary!
This article from the New York Times gives good information on why masks can be scary (even on Mom and Dad) and how to help your child.
Primarily: Be straight forward in why we wear them, and practice practice practice!
Positive Mental Health BINGO.pdfPositive Mental Health BINGO
Positive Mental Health BINGO
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this Thursday, May 7th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
Help fight stigma and provide support for everyone! We are encouraging everyone to try as many positive mental health activities as you can this month!
Let us know if you get BINGO!
A Mindful Moment Activity!
A Mindful Moment Activity!
Making art is a great way to slow down and be mindful!
Making art is a great way to slow down and be mindful!
For this activity all you need is:
A Paper Towel
Washable Markers
Let's get started!!
Place your paper towel on top of some paper to prevent bleed through
See all those lines, patterns, and dots? Color them in!!
Want to make it into swirly tie-dye???
Place paper towel on a plate (To prevent mess)
Sprinkle water with your fingers over your masterpiece
Watch what happens to the colors!
Here are some pictures of an example I made
What color combinations will YOU try???
Share with us!
Relax with a Cozy Cat!
Relax with a Cozy Cat!
Today take some quiet time with your imagination and R E L A X....
This 8 minute video made for kids helps you use your imagination to feel warm, cozy, and safe.
Celebrate Gratitude!
Celebrate Gratitude!
Remember when we talked about our word of the month Gratitude? Things might look a little different now but there is still so much to be grateful for...
Today let's recognize the joy in life by making your own Gratitude List!!
Today let's recognize the joy in life by making your own Gratitude List!!
You can use....
Words
Pictures
Print this template
Create your own!
Create individual lists OR create a list as a family!
What are you grateful for? Share with us!
Resources Online!
Resources Online!
Check out this online story about how dinosaurs (and people) can keep their germs to themselves, and help everyone stay safe and healthy!
This is a great resource to help explain to kids why they are seeing people in masks, and how wearing one helps others stay safe!
Check out more FREE children's books related to COVID-19 at athomeplay.org
i_dont_want_your_germs_dinosaur.pdfLet's Get Loose!
Let's Get Loose!
Koo Koo Kanga Roo has so many great videos to get us all up and moving!
Try one out as a family! Sometimes we all need to take a break and be silly...what better way than getting loose??
What is your favorite dance? Have fun!!
Check Out This Fun Project!!
Check Out This Fun Project!!
Make your own chalk with ingredients you have at home!
This link has step by step video instructions for how to make your own chalk with 3 different recipes.
What will you create?
A Mindful Moment
A Mindful Moment
This weekend take the time to be Mindful!
This mindful moment activity can be used to bring down that stressful or anxious energy and help you feel calm and centered.
Try it out together!
Happy Last Day of School!
Happy Last Day of School!
Thank you for taking this virtual journey with us these last few months. We wish you all a happy, safe, and healthy summer. Should you need it we are always here for our Primary family.
We can't wait to see you all back in August!!
Try out these great water games this summer using supplies from around the house!
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