Anxiety & worry

Shows fear, worry, or stress that gets in the way of learning.

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Classroom strategies for every student. Start here.

Post the day’s schedule and step-by-step routines so students know what’s coming.

Break assignments into small parts with a check-in after each one.

Spend two minutes a day for ten days in a row talking with the student about anything except school.

A quiet spot in the room where students can go briefly to regulate, then return to learning.

Extra structure for students who need more.

Teach the student to ask for a short break appropriately instead of escaping through problem behaviour.

Explicitly teach the student to notice feelings and use a calming strategy before they escalate.

Individualized, team-based support.

Connect the student with the school counsellor, psychologist, or community mental-health services.