🍎🌱 Return to School Part 2🌱🍎

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• Feature Articles

• Activity of the Week

Feature Articles

It is fairly common for kids to have meltdowns after school due to all the pressure they feel throughout the day. The article, How to Handle After School Meltdowns this Back to School Season, offers five ways to prevent and manage when melt downs happen.

In, 5 Tips to Prepare for the School Year, Rachel Demma lays out five tips that help the transition while building confidence in your children.

Activity of the Week

Back-to-School Vision Board Activity

Creating a back-to-school vision board is a fun and creative way to help your child set positive intentions for the upcoming school year. This activity allows your child to visualize their goals, dreams, and emotions, providing them with a sense of direction and excitement as they head back to school.

Materials Needed:

• A large piece of poster board or cardboard

• Magazines, catalogs, or printed images

• Scissors

• Glue sticks or tape

• Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

• Stickers, glitter, or other decorative items (optional)

1. Set the Stage:

   • Begin by discussing with your child what they’re looking forward to in the new school year. Ask them about their goals, hopes, and any challenges they might want to overcome. This conversation will help them focus on what they want to include on their vision board.

2. Create the Vision Board:

   • On the poster board, have your child arrange and glue down the images, words, and phrases they’ve selected. Encourage them to be as creative as they like, using markers, crayons, or other decorative items to personalize their board. They might want to create sections for different aspects of school life, like academics, friendships, and extracurricular activities.

3. Add Positive Affirmations:

   • Help your child write down a few positive affirmations or goals for the school year. Examples include "I am confident," "I will make new friends," or "I will do my best in every subject." These affirmations can be written directly on the vision board or on separate pieces of paper that can be added to the board.

4. Display the Vision Board:

   • Once the vision board is complete, find a special place to display it, such as in your child’s room or a common area. This way, they can look at it daily for motivation and inspiration.

5. Review and Reflect:

   • Throughout the school year, encourage your child to revisit their vision board. Discuss any progress they’ve made toward their goals and whether there are new things they’d like to add. The vision board can be a living document that evolves with your child’s experiences and growth.

The back-to-school vision board is more than just a craft project; it’s a powerful tool for helping your child focus on their goals and maintain a positive outlook as they return to school.