If your child expresses fear or reluctance and you feel it's important to overcome it Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will overcome their fears with repeated, small dose exposure. 2)Takeaways: a) Always start with compassion. Children need to feel safe and ... View More
If your student is very emotional or over-reactive Teach It! 1)Objective: Feelings of anxiety, anger, and frustration are very real to children even if they may seem exaggerated or unreasonable to an adult. The first step in helping is to listen and valida... View More
If your student struggles with test anxiety How to Apply It! While every classroom test (and teacher) is different, these strategies will help you show your best work on in-class exams.Note: If you are looking strategies specifically for standardized tests s... View More
If your student needs help relaxing and enjoys quieter music How to Apply It! 1) Soothing music or sounds can be good for many students when they are feeling anxious or need to relax before a test, sporting competition, performance or other potentially str... View More
All students, particularly those who have lower self-confidence Teach It! 1) Objective: Consistent reminders from trusted adults that they believe in their students' abilities will contribute to supporting development of self-confidence. 2) Teacher Takeaway... View More
If your child is anxious about new experiences, easily disappointed or over-reacts when things don't go as anticipated How to Apply It! Work with your child to develop a contingency plan so you know they are prepared if things don't go exactly as they hope. ... View More
If your student struggles to focus or is very anxious and you are confident they won't misuse the approach Teach It! 1)Objective: Doodling will help a student sustain focus for key information or relieve some anxiety. 1)Considerations: Only use this strateg... View More
If your child is often anxious, stressed or often tired How to Apply It! 1) When you have a bad day or bad mood or lose focus, there are some easy physical things that can make you feel better and less anxious. 1) Smile. The physical act of smiling releas... View More