Calm and Connected Podcast

Seven Coping Skills to Use at an Elementary School


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A child at Elementary School will be learning and figuring out what emotions are and what’s going on in their bodies when their ‘big feelings’ appear. They’ll be learning to put names to their emotions and trying figuring out why they’re feeling what they are. 


In the moments when they feel upset, overwhelmed and unable to put words to their emotions, there are some straightforward strategies we can have in our toolkit ready to use and support this age group with. 


Here are some some of the strategies discussed in todays episode:


Deep breathing strategies like the ‘Cooling the Cocoa’ strategy

Imagining your favorite place 

Helpful distractions like games like ‘Would you rather?’ 

Go for a walk to a water fountain to hydrate, get the body moving and helping to transition back to the classroom

Calming Jars with glitter and glue 

Feelings Thermometers 

Take 5 to Calm Down 

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Coping Skills Community Hub

https://copingskillsforkids.com/hub

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

About The Host - Janine Halloran

Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play!


If you're interested in learning more about how to teach kids coping skills, download your free Coping Skills Toolkit:

https://copingskillsforkids.com/newsletter

The Coping Skills Hub has everything you need to teach kids coping skills, learn more at https://copingskillsforkids.com/hub

If you'd like to purchase Janine's products, including the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, Social Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Cue Cards, and more, visit https://store.copingskillsforkids.com or https://amazon.com/copingskillsforkids

Connect with Janine on Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinehalloranlmhc

Instagram @janine_halloran and @copingskillsforkids

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JanineHalloranLMHC

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/encourageplay/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-halloran-43787b7b/

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