Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you for visiting my site. I am really missing my Woodside Community! I know that we are all trying to get used to connecting virtually and navigating this new temporary type of “school”. I am hoping that many of you will visit my site weekly to take a look at resources, articles, blog posts, etc. geared towards helping support our kids to maintain “the Woodside Way” (safe, respectful, responsible) while at home for the next several weeks. If your family is anything like mine, we are really trying to get used to: -the adults working from home -the kids "schooling" from home -being together ALL the time -physical distancing from friends and family -being bombarded with news on tv, radio, internet, etc. and that's just the tip of the iceberg! It is not easy. (Is that the understatement of the year, or what?!) When things start to feel overwhelming I have a simple strategy to help calm my mind and body. I use it with students as well as my own kids. The strategy is called “Take 5”. -Put your hand out in front of you -Use the pointer finger from your other hand to *slowly* trace your fingers starting at the thumb -Inhale as you trace up your finger -Exhale as you trace down your finger The website, Blissful Kids, has a well written article on the Take 5 strategy here: https://blissfulkids.com/mindfulness-for-children-take-five-exercise/ I hope you all have a wonderful week and that you stay healthy and happy. 💚 Fondly, Mrs. Dimbleby
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