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Anxiety/Stress
Anxiety/Stress
Anxiety can look different for many students: anger, agitation, distraction, sadness, withdrawing. It can also manifest physically through things like stomachaches and headaches.
Coping skills (such as breathing techniques, stretching) the use mindfulness curriculum, and other forms of coping tools are taught in the classroom. With our Culture of Care focus, we ensure that students are exposed to coping tools that will help them now and for the rest of their lives.
Below are some resources for adults about stress/anxiety and how to help children manage the symptoms of it.
A Middleton favorite:
Box Breathing Video
Envision a square, or physically trace one with your finger. Trace one side while breathing in for 4 seconds...hold your breath while tracing the next side for 4 seconds....breathe our while tracing the third side for 4 seconds....hold while tracing the final side for 4 seconds... repeat as needed.
Other Stress and Anxiety Resources:
What does Anxiety Look Like in Students? - Child Mind Institute
7 Tips for Helping your Child Manage Stress
What to do (and what not to do) when Children are Anxious - Child Mind Institute
9 Things Every Parent with an Anxious Child Should do - Go Zen
10 Activities to Support Kids with Anxiety
Worry stones, calm down jars, books, positive mantra bracelet, worry box, butterflies in the belly, journal, stress balls, slime.
*If you have major concerns about stress and anxiety in your child, please contact Ms. Olson if you need to discuss referrals, resources, and more outside supports - please also note the Counselors in the Community resource in the Parent Resources tab.
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