NLPS Developed Resources
Our Mental Health Team (Student Advocacy Counsellors and SFSK Wellness Coaches) have developed the following resources for our NLPS families:
Want to practice preparing for change in a fun way? Here is a game to try with your family.
Create a time capsule with your family to remember this year.
Curated Resources
All of the resources below have been reviewed and recommended by our Mental Health Team (Student Advocacy Counsellors and SFSK Wellness Coaches).
- 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
Coping Skills for Kids
A coping skill you can use or have your children use to help get you through tough or stressful situations. - Change Colouring Pages
On Your Journey - Change Is
plant, love grow
Use this to help your child identify how change affects them and how they can deal with changes in their life. - Grounding Techniques
Therapist Aid
The Grounding Techniques worksheet describes four skills used for controlling intense emotional experiences and regaining mental focus. Grounding techniques work by focusing attention on the present moment, and bringing attention back to reality. - Practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Strong4Life
Stress can cause our muscles to be tense and tight. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a relaxation exercise that helps us calm our bodies and minds by slowly and progressively tensing and relaxing our muscles, one group at a time. PMR helps us notice when our muscles are tense and teaches us how to relax muscle groups to relieve stress and tension.
- Things That Upset or Stress Your Children
Psychology Foundation of Canada
An activity to do with your child to learn about what upsets them or causes them stress. - Worry Coping Cards
Therapist Aid
Each card features a technique to help children manage their worries.
- 7 Steps to Prepare for Change
ChangeQuest
Research indicates a direct correlation between how ready people are for change and how well they adapt to change. - 7 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Big Life Changes
Big Life Journal
Children who are new to major life changes need extra support in addressing their feelings, understanding and adjusting to change, and learning new strategies and skills along the way. - Helping Children Deal with Change and Stress
Bright Horizons
Learn how you can help your child cope with the big and small changes in life. Reduce your child’s stress and teach them how to thrive when change happens. - Helping Kids Handle Change at School
PBS Kids for Parents - High School 101: How to Prep for Big Changes
Kids Help Phone - How to Prepare Your Children for Change
first five years
Advice and tips to help you prepare your children for changes in their lives. - Teens and Transitions: How to Help Your Adolescent Navigate Change
Ambre Associates - Tips for Helping Your Child Adapt to Change
Primrose Schools
Parenting tips for how you can help any transition go more smoothly for your child.
The books listed below can be requested at your local library or purchased at the retailer of your choice. Many are also available as audiobooks and we have included read aloud YouTube videos when available.
- Middle Grade Books About Dealing with Changes (readingmiddlegrade.com)
Lists 25 books for middle graders focused on dealing with change.
The Koala Who Could
by Rachel Bright
Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!
- Embracing Change Podcast
by Anushruti Nagarajan and Grace McGoran
Embracing Change is a podcast created to help our world through small steps.