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Although strategies are somewhat separated by grade level, most strategies can be used at any age. For further questions or to request additional resources, please contact your district's school social worker. Contact info can be found on the home page.
Grades K-5
Grades K-5
Take 5
Take 5
Video can be used while learning the strategy, but then children can be prompted to use the strategy without the video.
Paced Breathing
Paced Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Yoga
Yoga
Body Scan
Body Scan
Self Soothe with Senses
Self Soothe with Senses
Exercise
Exercise
Go Noodle has many fun and engaging videos available on youtube. Get outside if you can!
Laughing
Laughing
Watch a funny video, read a funny book, dance, or play a game.
Positive Self Talk
Positive Self Talk
Encourage positive self talk. This includes statements like; "I can do this," "I am brave," "I am smart."
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
Take 5
Take 5
Video can be used while learning the strategy, but then children can be prompted to use the strategy without the video.
Paced Breathing
Paced Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Yoga
Yoga
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Self Soothe with Senses
Self Soothe with Senses
Exercise
Exercise
Get outside if possible! Take a walk, ride a bike, dance, etc. Do something that is fun and enjoyable.
Laughing
Laughing
Watch a funny video, talk to a friend, read a funny book, dance, or play a game.
Positive Self Talk
Positive Self Talk
Encourage positive self talk. This includes statements like; "I can do this," "I am brave," "I am smart."
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
Take 5
Take 5
Video can be used while learning the strategy, but then children can be prompted to use the strategy without the video.
Paced Breathing
Paced Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Yoga
Yoga
Yoga with Adrienne has many fantastic guided yoga practices on YouTube.
RAIN
RAIN
R: Recognize what's going on
A: Allow the experience to be there, just as it is
I: Investigate with kindness
N: Natural awareness, which comes from not identifying with the experience
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
For more information on what mindfulness is watch this video: Why Mindfulness is a Superpower
Self Soothe with Senses
Self Soothe with Senses
Exercise
Exercise
Access many home workout routines online, including "Sweat with SELF" on YouTube. Get outside! Bike, run, walk, hike, and play.
Self Talk
Self Talk
Defeat Negative Thinking
Defeat Negative Thinking
Increase Positive Self Talk
Increase Positive Self Talk
Start a Journal
Start a Journal
Apps
Apps
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