Calming Strategies for Returning to School:

It is very exciting that we will get to return to school in person next week. However, we might have other feelings in addition to feeling excited. To process and manage your feelings about coming back to school, you can try the following:

1. Talk with a grown up about the feelings you are having about going back to school. It's okay if it is more than one feeling and even if the feelings are opposite. For example, we might feel excited AND scared.

2. Think about things you can do to help your body and brain be the most ready for going back to school. For example, you might want to:

   1. • Make sure you get 10 hours of sleep

      • Eat healthy foods

      • Practice getting up on time

      • Get your school things organized to bring back to school.

      • Plan your lunches.

3. If your body is still feeling lots of nervous feelings, watch the video posted to the left and practice some belly breathing techniques. You can also check out the Virtual Calming Activities we have posted on this website.