“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus
Ideas for how to manage the anxiety we commonly feel (for parents and students!)
Engage in this calming activity while also learning and talking about your emotions!
Here are 5 steps (explained further in the link) to help manage big emotions!
A quick video demonstrating two different deep breathing techniques that can be used to help calm the body.
List of tasks you may already be doing during the day that can be considered calming or may help regulate emotions / behaviors.
This huge resource is full of self-regulation games, information, books, and more!
Create and spin to choose a strategy for calming
A way to track how your child is feeling day to day over the period of a month.
Use these lion and lamb self-regulation activities to teach kids about coping skills to address self-awareness and regulation, perfect for Spring!
A template for recording feelings and activities to promote a growth mindset.
Feeling overwhelmed? Follow along with the song and breathe, this too shall pass.
Yoga, mindfullness, and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfullness early
Mindful Activity of the Day Series sponsored by Yoga 4 Classrooms. Keep Yourself & Your Kids Active, Engaged, and Stress-Free During the School Closure.
If you have a question as to whether an activity is appropriate for your child, please contact your child’s occupational therapist. This is not intended to be or replace medical advice.