Stress-management for students (and teachers): activities to reduce stress (new ideas each week!)

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Hello Housna
Helping students manage stress involves promoting healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep. It's like teaching them how to balance their time, like planning when to study and when to relax, so they don't feel overwhelmed. We can teach them simple tricks like taking deep breaths when they feel stressed or doing quick exercises to relax their muscles. It's also about creating a safe space where students feel comfortable talking about their worries and seeking help when they need it, just like how they would ask for directions when they're lost. By encouraging them to take breaks, have fun, and not be too hard on themselves when things don't go perfectly, we can help them feel more in control and less stressed.

@Ana_moderator

I just downloaded the Climate Change Coloring Book
Once my students came back to school this will be part of my Calming Corner.

Creating a stressless environment in school and home will build a healthier life style for them. At school teachers can use variety task activities to widen their happiness.

Create teacher-student relationship where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and seeking help.

@Bousl2336873cb4
Hello Chokri,
Students are provided with healthy meals everyday in my schools and holistic classes are conducted on daily basis. Various initiatives are taken by the Ministry to encourage pupils to come to school. The breathing activity is often carried out to make students relax and concentrate in the classroom. I'm working in a low performing school and these students face various challenges. They have various difficulties.

Hi Housna
Okay, you mean a school for students from a poor social class or their low scientific level
Best regards from Tunisia
Chokri

@Ana_moderator In my class, I will regularly use music to make my students do a free dance / steps that can get back their attention to my class. I will spend around 2-3 minutes playing their favorite music / song and one/two students will lead their classmates to follow their dance routine and that's how to begin to focus and motivate to study

@MYLOG47799627c6

I am agree with you @MYLOG47799627c6

In my opinion, creating a stress-free environment both at school and at home is essential for building a healthier lifestyle for children. At school, as teachers we can implement a variety of engaging and diverse activities that not only enhance learning but also promote joy and well-being.

Thats the importance to adopt strategies like gamification to promote joy through the process of learning. Similarly, at home, maintaining a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where children can unwind and feel secure is crucial. Emotions are important in our classrooms, that is an open door for more and better learning.

Best,
Mr. Bryan

Hi Bryana
Creating a healthy and stress-free environment for students can be achieved by setting up a "relaxation zone" in the classroom. Here is a simple idea:

Relaxation and Calm Area:
Set up a corner of the classroom with comfortable cushions, rugs, and a few plants. Add books, puzzles, and quiet games. Students can use this space to relax, read, or play quietly when they feel stressed or need a break. Ensure this area is always accessible and encourage students to use it when needed. This fosters an environment where students can manage their stress and feel more relaxed throughout the day.
Best regards from Tunisia
Chokri

@Bousl2336873cb4

Hello Chokri,

It is a Zone d'education Prioritaire (ZEP) school where students from poor socio-economic background come there. This philosophy ZEP was firstly implemented in France. It was a success there, in 2003 it was implemented in my country. The concept ZEP is a success too here as the rate of absenteeism which was

Hello Housna
surely you must provide more effort than in another establishment better favored...... tell me a little about your great experience.
Best Regards from Tunisia
Chokri