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We are Mrs Sutton and Mrs Canty, and we are part of the Pastoral Support team. We hope to share ideas offering support and encouragement to all.

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IMPORTANT FINAL UDATE

Astley Primary School will no longer be using X.

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This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
The Charlie Waller Trust, have a range of free resources that are designed to empower parents and carers to support their children’s mental health and help with this issue.@Astley_Primary

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Today we wrote down our worries and fed them to a Worry Monster.
Making our own with straws and paint, we were able to practice controlled breathing to calm our bodies and minds. Breathing slowly in for 5 counts and slowly out for 7 counts.

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Looking at the world from a different perspective, reading The book ‘Flat Stanley’…adventures offer valuable lessons about friendship, courage and the importance of keeping an open mind. We also measured ourselves and we were different heights!! @Astley_Primary

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We made worry monsters this week. Lots of opportunities to learn especially the fact that needles are sharp. This activity took several days and learning that good things take time to achieve is important for us all to understand. @Astley_Primary

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Good social story for rough play at school. Keep the explanation simple, children will need the message repeating often. Offer praise when it works, keep calm when it doesn't. Repeat, remind and practice. 'Keep my hands to myself' @Astley_Primary https://t.co/ud3OKs7w2x

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Children don't want parents to be the teacher all the time. But chatting about the world and things you are doing teaches them lots. The running dialog you had when they were babies dose not need to stop when then get older the subjects just mature with them.@Astley_Primary

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If we do everything for our children they can develop learn helplessness. Meaning they are unable to try new things as they can fear failure. This can rob them of the joy of exciting things in the future. @Astley_Primary

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Natural consequences can be a useful teaching tool. No coat means we get cold - a child may have to test this to see. But don't scold when they are crying, show love and explain why they are cold. Your love will help them remember. @Astley_Primary

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When children wake in the night: Teach to self sooth, keep lights low, validate feelings and encourage bravery. No screens due to over stimulation. Have a family plan and stick to it. Remember there's no magic cure it will take perseverance on the adults part. @Astley_Primary

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Today was a messy play dough making day. We learnt: Water from a kettle is hot. Mess happens even when taking care and we have to take turns. No instructions as to what to make just messy glittery fun. 😄@Astley_Primary

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To have an elf on the shelf or not? Do not let the media and peer pressure make you as a family do things that you can not afford or want to do. Children are resilient, can make choices and understand complex situations if given time to process and reason. @Astley_Primary

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Why do children seem so fussy with food? On average children have 30,000 taste buds compared to adults who have about 10,000 and will taste food more intensely. Meaning new foods can be a challenge, needing to taste it over 8 times to enjoy it. Food for thought.@astley_primary4

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4 Tips to help stay calm when children are unregulated.
Take time before you act, maybe put the kettle on.
Think. Do I know why my child is acting a certain way?
Check your breathing.
Take Action.
When things have calmed, make time for yourself - drink that tea.
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Showing children how to respect others is an important life skill. Poppy day reminds us of the kindness of others and time to talk about dead loved ones. Crafts are a great way to open up the communication. We made felted poppies today. Lots of bubbly fun.@Astley_Primary

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Helping a child to see that words can hurt is tricky to explain. Using the advice on this poster can help an older child to reason why what we say is important.
This is a lesson that needs to be revisited often.@Astley_Primary

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Children love board games. Remember they shouldn't be too hard, you don't have to let them win but play as an equal at times not an adult, they need a chance to experience winning as well as losing. A mix of skill and chance works best and just have fun together. @Astley_Primary

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What to try if your child always says “no”
Think first. What you want your child to do?
Say what you want them to start doing. Lets tidy up rather than stop playing.
Try to reduce the number of instructions.
Try when...then we can....
These may help. @Astley_Primary

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Having a tough time. Unsure who to speak to. The volunteers at Rest are available for a chat. You can just drop in. Aylsham, Norwich and Kings Lynn all have centers - no judgement just support.@Astley_Primary

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We made boats to sail to French colonies. Would they sink or float? What would we take? Lots of questions about should we 'invade' other countries. Showing respect for others traditions and understanding that differences are ok. Big questions today.@Astley_Primary