WELCOME TO KIDS HAVE STRESS TOO! TOOLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR GRADE 1-3 CLASSROOMS

THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE:

• To teach children how to recognize and deal with stress.
• To help teachers create a peaceful environment in their classroom by promoting self-regulation in students.

THE PROGRAM FEATURES A TEACHER’S GUIDE WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING:

• A list of supplies or materials needed.
• Step-by-step lesson plans.
• Tips, facts or suggestions on how to extend or modify the activity.
• Photocopy masters.
• A letter for parents.
• A series of tip and fact sheets, curriculum connections and other resources for educators.
• Links to where to find more information relevant to teachers, caregivers and others working with children.

THE PROGRAM FEATURES 16 SKILL-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT:

• Help students understand stress and its impact on health and learning.
• Teach students practical techniques for coping with stress and promoting resilience.
• Show students how to address the signs of stress before they get overwhelmed by them.
• Ranging from 5 to 50 minutes in length, each activity can easily be woven into a teacher’s existing curriculum.

THE PROGRAM’S ACTIVITIES ARE BUILT AROUND 4 UNITS:

1. Understanding stress (Activity 1-2).
2. Calming the body (Activities 3-7).
3. Understanding and managing feelings (Activities 8-10).
4. Thinking skills to cope with stress and promote resilience (Activities 11-16).