SD27 StrongStart Educators participated in the Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years training for educators and have been engaging in and sharing resources in their classrooms. Educators have been utilizing one recommended resource "Breathe Like A Bear" daily during group gathering time. Children and families are doing one or two of the fun mindful moments together. We are very excited to be helping young children "grow their tool box" with wonderful strategies for self-regulation. Caregivers are sharing the carry-over from class to home and are grateful to have more resources to tap into during "pressure points" when a quick breathing exercise is the key to maneuvering through some big emotions.
We are happy to share that Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years (EASEY) at Home has now been launched on the Healthy Minds BC website and is FREE to all!
EASEY at Home is a collection of online evidence-informed and culturally relevant resources including downloadable tip sheets and interactive activities with topics that include:
- how to guide your child through big emotions
- how to help your child with fears
- common signs of stress in the early years and how to reduce stress in the home
- how to recognize the many faces of anxiety and support your child through times of separation.
Let's share this wonderful resource with colleagues and families. (Pictured is one of the resource books we are utilizing in our StrongStart Centers)
