Kids (and adults too) #communicate in so many different ways. Are you listening to what they are really saying?
In this blog, The Mighty shares 14 phrases kids often say that are code for "I'm Anxious".
Read their blog here: https://t.co/IWYHiOYlza
It's the #FirstDayOfSchool! โ๏ธ Here are some whole classroom strategies educators can use to address anxiety:
๐น Teach kids about their brains
๐น Normalize anxiety and teach about its benefits
๐น Frame mistakes as a natural part of learning
As the new school year gears up, some questions for parents & schools to discuss from me & @dintersmith in @washingtonpost https://t.co/DsR7QvY8UX
First day of school stressors for children in all 5 Domains:
๐ Biological: Noisy classrooms
๐ฌ Emotion: Excitement at seeing friends
๐ Cognitive: Information overload
โพ๏ธ Social: Feeling left out
๐ Prosocial: Wanting things to be โfairโ for everyone