Behavioral Supports

While this is an unprecedented time in education with the COVID-19 closures, we want to ensure that our students remain healthy and continue to learn! While this may be a difficult time for everyone, there are opportunities for students. Check out some additional activities below!

Personal social Development Activity

Reinforcing Social Skill Development at Home:

• Give brief directions using simple terms; break down longer directions into smaller parts
• Set limits using if/then or when/then language (ex. When you clean your room, then you can use the computer.)
• Develop a daily schedule/routine for morning, noon, and night
• Praise consistently to maintain positive behaviors
• Reward children and teens with free or inexpensive incentives for appropriate behaviors
• Use board games or a deck of cards (like UNO) for learning to follow rules, to practice sportsmanship, and to engage in teamwork
• Involve your child in meal preparation to follow a new recipe
• Assign household chores

Strategies for Managing Frustration and Anger:

• 6 Ways to Help Kids Handle Anger
• Practice Relaxation techniques:
  • Deep breathing (take three seconds to breathe in and then three seconds to release)
  • Counting to 10
  • Drawing or journal writing
  • Reading
  • Listening to music
  • Using a stress ball or fidget
• Take a Break
• Spend time discussing the following:
  • Think about a time when things didn’t go well. How did you deal with it?
  • What do you do when you get frustrated? Did you get what you wanted?
  • What can you do to make yourself feel better?
• Complete a Reflection Sheet

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