9781622238941
Grades 6+
Everyone, including children and teenagers, worries and feels anxious or sad from time to time. Stress-Reducing Activities for Teens provides a variety of activities and resources that are geared toward helping a young person cope with everyday stressors and mental health struggles. Each section begins with an explanation of the category for the parent or teacher and how the category can be used to help children cope, improving their mental, emotional, and social well-being. Following this explanation, there are directions for the child or student on how to complete the activity. This book prompts the child or student to complete activities that not only help them cope with everyday worries, but also energize their brain and improve overall cognitive function. Many of the activities can be completed indoors as well as outdoors, making it a great resource regardless of the weather.
Activities help students with:
- Positive thinking
- Mindfulness journaling
- Coloring and doodling to decrease stress
- Crafting and preparing recipes for food and science
- Brain teasers
- Setting goals and making vision boards
- Creating schedules
- Grounding exercises for indoors and outdoors
