How To Use Break Cards: Tips And Printable

"Here we are. In the midst of a school year (a pretty weird looking one, am I right?)…..and the truth is…..this is HARD. Learning in a classroom or learning at home during a crisis like the one we are in? It can be exhausting for kids and exhausting for teachers (and parents). So the thing is? We are all trying to navigate frustration right now. And one of the most important tools we can give our kids (and ourselves)? Even more than the daily routine? Even more than the rewards ideas for kids we’ve talked about? Those are all important. But the most important? Teaching our children to advocate for themselves. Teaching them to recognize their feelings and needs and to express those needs so they can be met. And one of those needs? Is breaks. We all have moments where we JUST. NEED. A. BREAK."