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I will be adding weekly newsletters about various feelings, social skills, and emotional regulation strategies. Stay tuned for more details and updates!
Week 1: Worry
Given all the chaos that has been surrounding us these past few weeks, I thought it would make sense to start by talking about worry. Please enjoy a story called Don't Feed the Worry Bug by Andi Green. Check out my newsletter (by clicking on the PDF icon next to the video) for additional information about worry and some craft ideas to help manage this emotion.
Week 2: Anger
This week, I thought it would be helpful to discuss anger. With all of the restrictions, we might be feeling frustrated about not being able to go to school, angry about not being able to leave the home, or angry that we can't see friends or family. Please enjoy a story called Puppy Mind by Andrew Jordan Nance. Check out my newsletter (by clicking on the PDF icon next to the video) for additional information about anger and some craft ideas to help manage this emotion.
Week 3: Sadness
The stay-at-home order has been extended, so we might be experiencing a little sadness about the continued restrictions. We might also be missing our loved ones that we have not seen for some time. Please enjoy a story called The Invisible String by Patrice Karst. Check out my newsletter (by clicking on the PDF icon next to the video) for additional information about sadness and how to maintain social interaction during social distancing. We will get through this together!
Week 4: Boredom
Social distancing limits what we are able to do for enjoyment and entertainment. As a result, we might be struggling with boredom. Please enjoy a story called I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black. Check out my newsletter (by clicking on the PDF icon next to the video) for additional information about boredom and for ideas to help keep you entertained!
Week 5: Careers
During the month of May, I usually spend my lesson time discussing careers with students. Students LOVE learning about careers, so I wanted to provide that opportunity here. Please enjoy a story called Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook. Check out my newsletter (by clicking on the PDF icon next to the video) for additional information about careers, career clusters, and career exploration websites!
Week 6: Vocational and Trade Careers
Vocational and trade careers are often overlooked, but I like to spend time discussing these essential careers with students. Please enjoy a story called Whose Hands are These? by Miranda Paul. Check out my newsletter (by clicking on the PDF icon next to the video) for additional information about vocational careers. For information about specific career clusters, check out this website: https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/clusters.html.
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