Paper fortune teller – On screen usage
Folding instructions Cut out the fortune teller and place it face down. Fold it in half horizontally then vertically. Fold the 4 corners into the centre of the square. This is what you get! Turn it over! Fold the 4 corners into the centre again. This is what you get! Turn it over again. Fold […]
Paper fortune teller – Anxiety
Folding instructions Cut out the fortune teller and place it face down. Fold it in half horizontally then vertically. Fold the 4 corners into the centre of the square. This is what you get! Turn it over! Fold the 4 corners into the centre again. This is what you get! Turn it over again. Fold […]
The Key Ring
Instructions: Cut out all the cards, laminate them and put them in the suggested order. Using a punch, make a small hole in the upper left corner of each card. Use a key ring to collect all the cards. Of course, you can customize them based on the challenges you want to deal with (depending […]
Emotional Memory Game “The Little Monsters”
Recognizing emotions is a learning process that will help your child verbalize what they are feeling and know themself better. By practicing putting words to their experiences, your child will learn to understand their emotions, become more empathetic to the emotions of others, and have more appropriate reactions to situations. This will allow them to […]
Helpful Sentences and Mandala
When a child has an anxious thought, they are usually convinced that this thought is true, and that the danger is real. To remind them that this is not necessarily the case, or to help them deal with their thought, work together to find a sentence that they can repeat to themself when experiencing anxiety. […]
A Quick Guide for Using the Emotion Thermometer
To stop escalation and avoid the storm! As adults, we are sometimes overtaken by negative emotions and unable to reason appropriately in a situation. Imagine what it’s like for children whose brains are still developing! Children can need an adult’s understanding help to recognize the signs that lead to an emotional storm and to support […]
Screens and Me: A Tool for Reflecting on Screen Use
This activity helps you learn about the different types of screens you use every day and the time you spend in front of those screens. Download the pdf to be able to do the activity. Reference: Heart and Stroke Canada. Sois futé écran fermé (Be sharp, screen off). Adapted by the CISSS des Laurentides Public […]
Deep Breathing
Simple slow and deep breathing exercises can help you relax. The goal of deep breathing is to get the maximum amount of air into your belly. You can start by practicing when you are relaxed and, when you are more skilled, you can use it at other times of the day. 5 steps to breathing […]
