Social Emotional Learning News

with Ms. Brennet

Happy June, Huckleberry Heroes!

I cannot believe that we are in the final month of the school year! It was wonderful to be all together at HHS this year. As we wrap up the end of the school year, if you and your family are interested in accessing resources over the summer, check out the links at the bottom of this newsletter, as well as the School Adjustment Counselor Website, which is linked below. I hope you all have a wonderful and restful summer break!

Our final Huckleberry Hero theme of the school year: Perseverance kicked off last month and it has been wonderful hearing students talk about how they have had to persevere this school year! I have loved seeing the at-home connection "Look How I Have Grown" flowers start to fill up our Garden of Growth tree at school! I look forward to continuing to see more flowers this month. Students will be continuing to learn about what perseverance means and discuss more ways they have had to persevere. Students will continue to listen to books, engage in discussions, and participate in activities with their teachers and peers.

Check out the last Social Emotional Learning newsletter of the school year for some fun summer activities and SEL resources!

Tips to Help Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp

13 Tips for Helping Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp - Child Mind Institute

Portraits of summer camp showcase sun-splashed children playing sports, swimming, and getting freckles. Not pictured is any sign of anxiety, a natural reaction to a new adventure and a several-week separation. All children experience a mixture of excitement and nervousness when summer camp approaches.

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Sensory Tool DIY: Aquarium in a Bottle

Who doesn't love a good sensory bottle? Sensory bottles are a great tool to use when children need to calm their bodies or distract their minds from a worry. Whether you have plans to visit the beach this summer or not, have some fun creating this ocean themed sensory bottle!

Sensory Bottle Instructions

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Lynn Lyon's Podcast on The Skills of Connection Every Kid (and Adult) Needs Now

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn talks about how we can help foster the skills of connection and how we can support our kids as they continue to navigate friendships.

Podcast Link

What Should Danny Do? On Vacation!

I love "What Should Danny Do?" books and this one is perfect for summer vacation! I We all face tough decisions throughout our day, and summer is no exception! Follow along and help Danny make choices while he is on vacation. Watch how Danny's choices affect what he does on vacation.

Strategies for a Successful Summer Break

Strategies for a Successful Summer Break - Child Mind Institute

While your average child may be thrilled by the end of the school year, anticipating lazy days and sleeping in, the prospect of summer break isn't quite that unalloyed pleasure for parents. And if you have a child with emotional or developmental issues who is challenging in the best of times, nothing calls on whatever extra powers you might possess more than the long break that lies ahead.

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Lynn Lyon's Podcast on Separation Anxiety: How Parents Can Manage It and Not Make It Worse

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn offers advice on how parents can learn how to manage these situations and how to have conversations with your young child. Lynn also offers ways to talk to your child's teachers to get everyone on the same team to make sure anxiety does not get to take charge!

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Mindful Apps

Headspace

Calm

Breathe, Think, Do

Insight Timer

Parent Resources

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School Adjustment Counselor Website

Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!

School Adjustment Counselor Website

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I'm On Twitter!

Ms. Brennet is officially on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year.

@msbrennetHHS

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WILLIAM JAMES INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE

The Interface referral service is a mental health and wellness referral help line. Callers from Lynnfield are matched with licensed mental health providers from their database and are matched by location, insurance and specialty needs of the caller.

The number to reach is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

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A HEALTHY LYNNFIELD MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LIST

We are including this comprehensive list as it is a great resource for mental health resources in our area.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xLJDUNz7g-oD6e-3Rmclvw75nmSWzQJ/view

Hand Hold

"You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. We’ve curated a collection of resources that you can try at home today and organizations that we know can help."

Therapy Matcher

"Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized, and confidential referrals to licensed social workers across Massachusetts."