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Family Activity: As you talk about your invisible strings, take some yarn, rope, fabric, old shoelaces, or anything you can think of to create "strings" for each family member! Talk about how they represent your invisible strings that connect you all as a family. Allow your child to put their string in their backpack to keep with them at school, so if they are feeling sad or missing you, they can have a tangible reminder of their invisible string!
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It can be helpful for students to create a list of healthy coping strategies for when they are feeling sad. You can work together to create a list, then post it in your child's bedroom or elsewhere in the house.
Below I have posted my go-to coping skills to teach children. Feel free to start with one or two, and then try new ones! You can also adapt the options listed to better fit your family and child. It is important to remind your child that not every coping skills is going to work for them, and that is okay! It's a lot of trial and error, but the most important part is that you are TRYING.
Follow Up: Practice identifying feelings throughout the day! As children learn to identify when they are hungry or upset or happy, they will become more intune with their feelings and emotions. This will positively impact their social-emotional growth! More resources can be found at gabigarciabooks.com
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After reading, you can work through this worksheet with your child. Simply have them give facial expressions to the different emotions listed. If your child is young, you can let them make faces that show each expression instead.
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I HAVE CREATED LESSONS THAT CAN BE COMPLETED AS A FAMILY. THESE LESSONS HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF THEMES AND PURPOSES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE REACH OUT!
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