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For Grades 4-6

Kristin White MSW, RSW

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  • When something is different from the way it was before.

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  • Can you list any changes that kids your age might experience?

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  • Having a new family member like step-parent, sibling, pet etc.
  • Making new friends.
  • Moving.
  • Going into a different grade or new school.
  • Losing someone close to you.
  • Divorce.
  • Joining a club or team.

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Good Feelings

Bad Feelings

Happy

Nervous

Excited

Sad

Joyful

Scared

Curious

Worried

Enthusiastic

Angry

Can you name some more?

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  • Talk to people you trust (teachers, counsellors, parents, friends) about the change.
  • Try and see the positive things about the change.
  • Keep a journal to write down your feelings about the change.

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  • Try and do things or play games you enjoy doing and playing.
  • Spend time with people you enjoy being around.

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