We are missing everyone already! Hoping you are all doing well and taking care of yourselves.
This is an unprecedented time for all of us and it is natural to feel all sorts of feelings, with so many changes in routines that are a result of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Here are some supports we wanted to send your way. . .
First of all please take care of YOU! As parents we typically want to make sure our children are ok first, but remember the oxygen mask on the airplane analogy…. you are always told to put yours on first, so that you can then help others. Taking care of yourself at this time is vital- here are some important reminders and ways to do that while still supporting your child.
The current situation we are finding ourselves dealing with can feel overwhelming for adults, and of course, children too. There is no magic wand to make you say exactly the right words, so, trust your instincts, remember less is more, and hearing about this from the people who love you the most is the best way to hear this information.
Here are a few articles that may help continue to guide how you are communicating with your child about this and what you can continue to do to support them during this time.
*Updated Information and Resources from Westford Public School about COVID 19
Activities for Home
If you are looking for some fun activities and strategies at home we have included some ideas to try!
*INNER EXPLORER: Inner Explorer is an online mindfulness program that allows students to learn about practice mindfulness through 5-10 minute guided lessons. What a great opportunity to continue to support you child in learning about Mindfulness at home!
Create your own account now :) Inner Explorer
*GLITTER JAR: Glitter jars can be a fun activity with materials you may already have at home! A glitter jar can help be a calming tool for kids to help visually see how when many feelings and thoughts are swirling in their head it can be hard to focus and feel calm. Directions
*CONTRIBUTING: Contributing and doing things for others is a helpful way to manage stress. Try some activities to do things for others: kindness rocks, making notes and sending messages to friends, family or first responders, write kind messages in chalk in your neighborhood, putting signs up in your windows with positive messages, etc.
*MINDFUL WALKING:
Many of your students have been exposed to this game/ activity through our guidance lessons. Try it with your family . . . it might be a fun new routine Walk, Stop, Wiggle, Sit
Another type of Mindful Walking- or noticing what’s going on around you, taking the time to notice what you see, hear, smell, feel, etc. Mindful Walking Exercise
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