Social-Emotional Learning

Stress Management

We’re excited to share with you some of the recent lessons that our school counselors have been delivering to help our students manage stress and build emotional resilience. Each grade level engaged in unique and interactive activities designed to equip them with useful tools for navigating stress in healthy ways. Here’s a quick overview of what we’ve been working on:

6th Grade: Stress Management Stations
In 6th grade, students participated in a series of hands-on stress management stations. These stations provided them with a variety of techniques to cope with stress, including deep breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, and physical relaxation practices. By rotating through different stations, students learned how to recognize stress triggers and apply calming strategies in real-life situations. The goal was to help students feel more empowered in managing their emotions, especially as they adjust to the transition to middle school.

7th Grade: Vision Boards for a Positive Future
For 7th graders, the focus was on creating vision boards as a creative way to manage stress and set goals. Students reflected on their personal aspirations, interests, and what makes them feel happy and balanced. By searching pictures and words from the internet, they were able to visually represent their dreams and priorities. This activity allowed them to connect with their personal strengths and reinforce positive thinking, helping them focus on their goals even when faced with challenges.

8th Grade: Vision Boards and Stress Reduction
In 8th grade, students also created vision boards but took a slightly different approach. In addition to focusing on their future aspirations, students were encouraged to incorporate stress reduction techniques into their boards. This included reminders of healthy habits like exercise, spending time with friends, or practicing mindfulness. By visualizing both their long-term goals and their strategies for handling stress, students left with a personalized reminder to stay grounded and focused during their transition to high school.

We are thrilled with how engaged and reflective our students have been throughout these lessons. It’s our hope that these activities will help them feel more equipped to handle the stress that comes with school, social situations, and everyday life.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow emotionally and academically!