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).
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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).
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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. |
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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!
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Provided by your Ladue Elementary School Counselors & Social Emotional Behavioral Team
