


It is okay if some students refrain from participating in an activity. Make decisions in the best interest of students. Students coping with tragedy respond to situations, activities, and feelings differently. Teachers and counselors should closely monitor students’ reactions to activities.Depending on the tragic event, the proximity of the trauma, and other factors, students may need help on a more individual basis. Please be aware that this resource is NOT intended to replace mental health services for students in need.Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Anger by Janine Halloran.In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts) by Jo Witek.Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety by Steve Herman.I Can Handle It (Mindful Mantras) by Laurie Wright.Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations and feelings by Gabi Garcia.

The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland.A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M Holmes.Check these “coping with tragedy” titles to find what you might need: Some of these titles are specific to certain tragedies. A Flicker of Hope by Julia Cook and A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M Holmes are beneficial for any trauma. Depending on the tragedy you are facing, some books will be better than others. This product pairs well with these books. If you are looking for the complementary product for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade, please check here:Ĭoping with Tragedy: Activities to Support Students During Times of Trauma 3-5 This product was created for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students. This packet provides a handful of activities, tips, and book suggestions to help you navigate tragic events with your students. Not sure what to do, say, or how to help your students when a tragedy occurs? Traumas or tragedies like natural disasters, acts of violence, or losing a valued community member impact your classroom in many ways. When children are coping with tragedy, it can be difficult to know how to support them. Product Description Coping with Tragedy: Activities to Support Students During Times of Trauma for Kinder, 1st, and 2nd Grade:
