A lot of our favorite memories are attached to the music that we listened to during that time. Think about your past year in school. What songs come to mind for you? Is it a song that makes you want to dance? To sing? Or just to sit and close your eyes and smile. Here is a song that I have playing in my mind today: Executive Functioning Fun
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It is important to keep yourself healthy during your time at home. There are many physical and self-care resources that are available to you. But what about your brain health? In order to perform academically it is important to flex your brain muscles now and then. I will be posting some fun daily executive functioning activities for you to try. But first here is some information about how to keep your brain functioning and healthy: Some of you have been home for part of, or a whole week. Some of you are adjusting to a new normal and being home is kind of overwhelming. Today, I am going to post a few links to things that can help you today and for however long you are at home. Please also scroll down to see a daily mental wellness calendar challenge that may be helpful. Stay strong and stay safe!! <3 Free at-home workouts from YMCAMindful Art Lesson From Counsellor KeriFree Museum Colouring BooksIf you are feeling disconnected, visit the web site Connected Breath: http://www.connectedbreath.co/ This activity can connect you with other people all over the world in a mindful and calming way. From MindfulSchools https://mailchi.mp/mindfulschools.org/kids-class-85116?fbclid=IwAR1zTFZgRkClnROY90s2UptxiyMlk_aGFOCxAHHK0W5u-Om0JUKSLBghm5A: With many students, educators, and families at home, away from school and work, Mindful Schools is excited to offer free, online mindfulness classes for KIDS! Your kids can join us online for mindful activities, mindful movement, read-alouds, and more.
Our first class is tomorrow, Thursday, March 19 at 10am PDT. Sign up and get Zoom call-in instructions. We look forward to seeing a Zoom room full of kids! If you would like one on one counselling, we can try Google Meets. Please just contact me and we can set up an appointment. Some helpful stress reducing activities and videos:Here is some information that you can share with your family about managing stress while away from school including some free resources from Teachers pay Teachers:
While the school is closed to students I am here to provide you with supports online, or on the phone. This may be a stressful time for you so, if you need to talk or need resources, please contact me on Google Hangouts (https://hangouts.google.com/): [email protected]. If you would like to e-mail me, please go to CONTACT and fill out the contact form, or email me at [email protected]. My office phone number is 204-704-8533 I will try and check my messages at least once per week.
In the mean-time, here are some resources that may be of help to you: |
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