If your child is experiencing a particularly stressful period of time How to Apply It! 1) Keeping routines can provide comfort and security when outside events feel scary, uncomfortable and very unpredictable. 1) During stressful times, children find comf... View More
If your student is constantly fidgeting or is overly anxious and wouldn't bother other students How to Apply It! There are plenty of non-disruptive objects for fidgety fingers and hands that you can use in the classroom while listening to the teacher without... View More
If your child needs a discrete coping technique to manage anxiety in public places How to Apply It! 1) The 5-4-3-2-1 coping technique is a common one to relieve stress in the moment or avoid unwanted thoughts and can easily be done in a classroom setting. ... View More
If you struggle with anxiety WHAT IT IS Everyone struggles with anxiety at times, especially before a big test or project is due. The good news is that some anxiety can be good for you, helping to motivate you to get your work done well. However, too much ... View More
If your student is excessively hard on himself Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn to forgive themselves for mistakes and accept their imperfections, which is a critical step toward maturity. 1)Instruction and Practice: a) Live in the present. Remind... View More
If your student often under-prepares or over-prepares for tests Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn to accurately self-assess what they know for a test, so they can determine if they need to study more or finish up and get a good night sleep. 2)Inst... View More
If your student's anxiety is interfering with his ability to complete classwork efficiently Teach It! 1) Objective: Students with anxiety will benefit from regularly scheduled breaks that include structured, goal-oriented activities to help them relax while ... View More
If your student's test anxiety is significant and impacting self-esteem or health Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will have decreased test anxiety by writing about their most important values and best traits before a test. 2)Activity: a) Give students a bl... View More