Coping with Tragedy: Activities to Support Students in Times of Trauma BUNDLE

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Coping with Tragedy: Activities to Support Students in Times of Trauma BUNDLE:

This BUNDLE includes TWO resources. ONE resource is for K-2nd grade and ONE resource for 3rd-5th grade, which you can find here:

• Coping with Tragedy: Activities to Support Student During Times of Trauma K-2nd grade
• Coping with Tragedy: Activities to Support Student During Times of Trauma 3rd-5th grade

This Coping with Tragedy file now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file for the link and instructions.

Not sure what to do, say, or how to help your students when a tragedy occurs? Traumas like natural disasters, acts of violence, or losing a valued member of the community impact your classroom in so many ways. These packets give you a handful of activities, tips, and book suggestions to help you navigate tragic events with your students.

There is some overlapping content in these products. Some pages have been adapted to meet the needs of the grade level (line-spacing, verbiage, etc.).

These products pair well with these books. Depending on the tragedy you are facing, some books will be better than others. A Flicker of Hope by Julia Cook and A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M Holmes are beneficial for any trauma, for example, but some of these titles are specific to certain tragedies. Check these titles to find what you might need:

1. A Flicker of Hope by Julia Cook
2. Worry Says What? by Allison Edwards
3. A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M Holmes
4. Flood by Alvaro F. Villa
5. The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland
6. Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations and feelings by Gabi Garcia.
7. I Can Handle It (Mindful Mantras) by Laurie Wright
8. Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety by Steve Herman
9. In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts) by Jo Witek
10. Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Angerby Janine Halloran

Take note:

• Please be aware that these resources are NOT intended to replace mental health services for students in need. Depending on the tragic event, the proximity of the trauma, and other factors, students may need help on a more individual basis.
• Teachers and counselors should closely monitor students’ reactions to activities. Students respond to situations, activities, and feelings differently. Make decisions in the best interest of students. If that means some students refrain from participation in an activity, that is okay. It might also mean that some students require a referral to the school psychologist or school counselor.
• Be very clear with students about your intention to share (or not share) the final product(s) with others. If you intend to display or send any part of this home to parents, students should be aware of that before the activity begins.
• These activity packs were created for communities experiencing an acute trauma. This might include a natural disaster, the loss of a community member (including a teacher or student), or an act of violence (including a school shooting) or terrorism.
• Though these were not intended to be used for students who experience (or are experiencing) chronic trauma or who have traumatic experiences in their past, you may find that some of the activities and discussions are beneficial.

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 8/27/21, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet. The mini-book, comfort coins, and coloring pages are not included digitally.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive–no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

This file contains 72pages + Google Slides™.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE TERMS OF USE FOR THIS PRODUCT:

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product.  This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.  Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.   If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.
• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid). Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.
• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.