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How to help a child who can’t sit still at carpet time
I am constantly asked by teachers in school how to manage a child who can’t sit still at carpet time so thought it would be useful to share some ideas. I often observe children at this time and these children … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing
Tagged feelings, resilience, school, self regulation, strategies, well being
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Attention seeking is attention needing
We all need to feel seen, heard, valued and understood. Sadly for some of our children this may not always happen on a regular basis at home, resulting in them showing us through their behaviour at school that this is … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Difference, Reflective language
Tagged attention seeking, behaviour, Making a Difference, primary school, reflective language, self regulation
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Try alternative ways to respond to children’s behaviour
In my work I am always encouraging school staff to try different strategies to deal with children’s behaviour. It can be easy in life to keep doing things the way we’ve always done them and harder to be brave enough … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, primary school, Relationships, self regulation
Tagged changing behaviour, Confidence, emotional well-being, self regulation, Self-esteem, well being
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From snatching to sharing…..the benefits of emotionally focused group work
When I first met Jake he was in the outdoor area of his reception class trying to negotiate with the teaching assistant why he should stay on the bike he was riding round and not let another child have a … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour, Book, emotional wellbeing, primary school, Relationships, self regulation, training for staff
Tagged anxiety, behaviour strategies, changing behaviour, child, early years, emotional needs, emotional well-being, EYFS, primary school, resilience, self regulation, Self-esteem, support
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How to help a child who finds it hard to sit still on the carpet
I am constantly asked by teachers in school how to manage a child who can’t sit still at carpet time so thought it would be useful to share some ideas. I often observe children at this time and these children … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, Helping, primary school, Relationships, self regulation, Stress
Tagged anxiety, behaviour, communication difficulties, emotional health, emotional well-being, self regulation, strategies, trauma
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Calm Boxes – A simple and effective tool for helping children manage anxiety
Have you got children in your class who are still finding it hard to settle or need some extra help? This free hand out and accompanying video introduces the idea of calm boxes as a resource for helping children feel … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, primary school, self regulation, Stress, trauma
Tagged anxiety, Calm box, child, primary school, self regulation, trauma
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Helping children to release feelings
If a child needs help to manage their feelings of anger and frustration, offer them a large scribble pad and pens or crayons for them to use when they need to. Ensure they are able to access this easily and … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, behaviour, emotional well-being, feelings, frustration, self regulation, strategies
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Helping kids who find it hard to wait….
A year one teacher asked me this week what he could do to help a six year old in her class who kept calling out, waving his arms around to get her attention and was unable to wait his turn. … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, attention seeking, behaviour, behaviour strategies, child, impulse control, self regulation, Teacher
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The benefits of using affirmative language with children
I recently saw a year 3 class being led down the stairs and into the hall by their class teacher who said “Don’t jump off the bottom step “. Every child in the class then proceeded to jump off the … Continue reading
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Tagged behaviour, changing behaviour, language, self regulation, shaming
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