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Separation Anxiety Pack
20 pages of resources and activities to relieve separation anxiety.
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This Separation Anxiety Pack is a comprehensive resource designed to support children aged 4 to 8 in overcoming separation anxiety. This activity pack offers 20 pages of engaging resources and worksheets to help children build confidence and feel more comfortable with their independence.
Activities include:
• Colouring Activities: The pack includes affirmation colouring sheets that promote relaxation and inspiration. Through colouring, children can engage in a calming and creative activity while reinforcing positive affirmations that boost their self-confidence.
• Home Away From Home: This activity encourages children to create a sense of home wherever they go. By engaging in imaginative play and crafting, children can explore the idea that they carry their sense of belonging and security within them, alleviating separation anxiety.
• My Boomerang: This activity helps children understand that separation is temporary and that their loved ones will always return. Through interactive exercises and discussions, children can develop a sense of trust and reassurance, reducing anxiety when apart from their caregivers.
• Love Bugs: Our Love Bugs are a heart-warming way for children to express their love and connection when physically separated. Children can press the Love Bug to send you a hug from wherever they are. This helps them feel connected to you when you are apart.
• Fun Ways to Say Goodbye: Our Fun Ways to Say Goodbye flashcards offer fun suggestions for parting ways! These ideas can add a sense of joy and positivity to the departure process, helping children feel more at ease.
Benefits:
• Separation Anxiety Relief: The Separation Anxiety Pack is specifically designed to address and alleviate separation anxiety in young children. The activities, worksheets, and coping strategies provided empower children to manage their anxiety and build resilience.
• Educational and Fun: The pack combines educational elements with enjoyable activities, ensuring that children engage in meaningful, age appropriate learning while having fun. The resources promote emotional intelligence, self-expression, and problem-solving skills.
• Mindful and Calming: The activities in the pack promote mindfulness and a sense of calm. Through colouring, crafting, and engaging in imaginative play, children can relax, focus on the present moment, and reduce anxiety associated with separation.
Our Separation Anxiety Pack is a valuable toolkit for parents, professionals, and teachers seeking to support children with separation anxiety. With a variety of activities, worksheets, and coping skills, the pack offers practical and creative tools to help children feel more confident and secure when apart from their caregivers.