April '25

This Month's News "worthy" Updates: 

 Social Emotional Learning:  Building wide PBIS

This month, students will focus on understanding emotions, managing behaviors, and practicing coping skills.

• Week 1 (4/7): Reviewing Social Thinking concepts like expected vs. unexpected behaviors, flexible thinking, and problem-solving.

• Week 2 (4/14): Exploring the Zones of Regulation and strategies for handling test-taking anxiety.

• Week 3 (4/21): Introducing Coping Skills, including breathing techniques and mindfulness activities.

• Week 4 (4/28): Practicing and applying coping strategies through interactive activities and challenges.

These lessons help students recognize and regulate emotions while strengthening communication, resilience, and decision-making skills.

• Tips for Beating Test Anxiety (Child Mind Institute) 

• 6 Ways to Help Kids Tackle Test Anxiety (PBS for parents)

• Help Your Child Prepare for Standarized Tests (Scholastic) 

• 6 Essential Test-Prep Tips for your Child (Scholastic) 

• Test Anxiety Strategies for Kids (youtube.com video by Mental Health Center for Kids) 

Prioritize Your Connection with your Child and Well-Being this Spring Season!