Regardless of our position within education or school location, these past few months have more than likely increased our own stress and anxiety. The same can be said for our students’ stress and anxiety. I know I felt a sense of loss as being physically separated from my students. This sudden absence of the support system both students and parents had grown used to only highlights the need for students to develop healthy methods for dealing with unexpected changes. Elementary students can also struggle to cope with stress and anxiety because it’s hard for them to put a name to what they’re feeling. They often have overwhelming feelings that manifest themselves in unwanted classroom behavior. These behaviors include being disruptive, inattention or restlessness, struggles to answer questions in class, and frequent trips to the nurse. Providing students with healthy ways to identify and cope with their stress and anxiety
