Sensory Overload

Week 5 - Let's 'Due Resiliency Together

Our aim is not to overwhelm you or your students during an already overwhelming time, so please know these resources and activities are not "have-to's.” Pick and choose any or all of these activities as ways to support the overall social and emotional growth of your child(ren).
	Physical  Did you know dancing has lots of health benefits? It can also improve your mood! Get moving and dancing by following along to some dance videos such as the Cha Cha Slide, the Cupid Shuffle, the Macarena, or the YMCA (ask your parents what that is!). You can do the Floss, the Dab, or better yet… create your own and give it a fun name (e.g., the Shelter-in-Place Shuffle).
	Emotional  Are the days starting to feel long? Feel like you’re stuck in a movie that keeps replaying over and over? A great way to combat this is to use positive self-talk! Telling yourself hopeful messages is a great way to persevere. Just like Dory says in the movie Finding Nemo, “Just keep swimming!”  What is a motto that you can use to stay hopeful? Better yet, create one yourself! Share it with your counselor by emailing it to her. You can also download the following doodle coloring page and when it’s complete, you can hang it in your learning space to remind you when you start to feel discouraged.
	Social  Missing your friends? Craving connection? There are lots of ways to stay connected even during this time of social distancing. Host a virtual play date for your friends! Here are some ideas: have a show and tell, do a read-aloud with a friend, do a lip-synch battle, ask “would you rather” questions, or have a dance party!  Click here for even more ideas!

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Building a Sensory Toolkit

ABC's for Parents of Little Ones

Conscious Discipline has this visual and other free resources to help you through this time. 

Social Emotional Learning Game

Social Emotional Learning Game Zoo U (2-4) and Zoo Academy (K-1) are online, game-like, resources that teach and reinforce communication, cooperation, empathy, emotional regulation, impulse control, and social initiation. Some students already have accounts and can continue using this resource while at home. Please complete this short form if you would like an account for your child (or if they have an account and cannot remember their login information). Once the account is set up more information will follow.

Request a Meeting with A Counselor

Click here if your child would like to connect with Mrs. Arnold or Ms. Carey our school counselors.  They can write, email, call or Zoom with your child. Students can also go to the OB dashboard and click on the counselor request button or click on the Counselor Requests tab at the top of this page.

Week 4 Let's 'Due Resiliency Together

Our aim is not to overwhelm you or your students during an already overwhelming time, so please know these resources and activities are not "have-to's.” Pick and choose any or all of these activities as ways to support the overall social and emotional growth of your child(ren).
	Physical  Did you know doing chores is a great way to get exercise?  Make a list of all the things you can do at home to help out AND get moving. Helpful ideas: Unload the dishwasher, vacuum the floor, take out the trash, pick up after yourself, fold the laundry.
	Emotional  Did you know doing something nice for someone else makes them and you feel better?  Kind ideas: Make a card or poster for your parents or another loved one. Leave a message on the bathroom mirror or their pillow.  Decorate their bedroom door.
	Social  What is for dinner?  Meals are a great time to socialize and connect with family members. Click here for some examples of fun conversation starters. Yummy ideas: Make a simple meal to serve the family and/or come up with something to talk about when you are sharing a meal with your family. Make it extra special by decorating the table.

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Deep Breathing

Week 3 Let's 'Due Resiliency Together

Our aim is not to overwhelm you or your students during an already overwhelming time, so please know these resources and activities are not "have-to's.” Pick and choose any or all of these activities as ways to support the overall social and emotional growth of your child(ren).
	Physical  Hungry? Then it is time to re-fuel. Food supplies the nutrients needed to fuel your body so you can be your best.  Go, Slow, Whoa is a simple way to recognize foods that are the healthiest choices.  • "Go" Foods: You can eat almost anytime -- low in fat and added sugar • "Slow" Foods: You can eat sometimes -- higher in fat, added sugar • "Whoa" Foods: You should only eat once in a while -- very high in fat and/or added sugar Start using these words to think about what you are eating or track it by clicking here.
	Emotional  What if?  Sometimes we hear scary information and start asking “What if...this bad thing….?” Fred Rogers said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”  Who are your helpers? Can you name one helper?
	Social  Missing someone? Reach out with a virtual high-five or hug. Mail, email, or text a hug or high five to someone you care about. You can send a high five by tracing your hand and then draw or write a special message on the palm. You can also make and mail a hug using the example shown.

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Message from your Counselors

Week 2 Let's 'Due Resiliency Together

Our aim is not to overwhelm you or your students during an already overwhelming time, so please know these resources and activities are not "have-to's.” Pick and choose any or all of these activities as ways to support the overall social and emotional growth of your child(ren).
	Physical  Thirsty? Fluid Facts for Kids - Drinking water is the best way to get rid of that thirst. Children should have 5-7 glasses of water a day. Guess what this will do for you… -Get rid of toxins (the icky stuff) in your body -Make you feel more awake -Boost your body’s ability to defend itself -Help move all the good stuff you eat through your body …..And so much more!! Keep track of how much water you drink today. Did you make the 5-7 glass goal?
	Emotional  Do you have ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts)? If so, try reframing the negative thoughts.   Example:  ANT - I am not good at online learning.  Reframe - I just started learning online and it will take time to figure it out.  Write or draw your ANTs. Then write or draw a way to reframe them. Research says writing or drawing our feelings down is good for our immune system.
	Social  Missing your friends? Craving some connection? Chalk Your Walk!  Use sidewalk chalk to write messages on your driveway or sidewalk to share positive messages for friends and neighbors. You could also draw a picture or put a positive message on a piece of paper and tape it to your front door or a window.

Provided by your Ladue Elementary School Counselors & Social Emotional Behavioral Team