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School Mental Health Ontario, together with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, have created the Mentally Healthy Classroom Resource Tool to support social-emotional learning. Access the tool and discover lessons and activities to support classroom and at-home learning about Practising Gratitude!

Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask for help - there’s no problem too big or too small! Having conversations and making a plan are important steps in addressing problems. Families can try answering the following questions together with their child: Who can I reach out to if I’m having a hard time? What could I say? When should I reach out?Ìý

is a resource used in the Grade 7 mental health literacy curriculum that can also be a helpful resource when talking with your child.

At KPR, we understand that well-being begins with community and community begins with connection! Teachers, Coaches, Principals, Guidance Counsellors ... there are so many caring adults at school who are available to connect. Let's take time today, and regularly, to connect with each other, listen, and support #KPRLetsConnect

If you don’t feel like you can reach out to someone at school,Ìýyou can connect with Kids Help Phone 24/7 to speak with a counsellor. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.

You can also find other resources at ÌýÌý

In Ontario, schools are the most common place where children and youth access mental health supports.Ìý We invite families to work with school staff and communicate regularly to help make sure your child receives the support that they need.Ìý Learn more about how to work together with your school at Ìý

This week is dedicated to mental health learning and awareness as we continue our Starting Well journey at KPR. Understanding how to approach the topic of mental health and well-being can sometimes be challenging. School Mental Health Ontario is a great place for parents and families to access trustworthy information about mental health and explore resources available through schools and communities.Ìý Learn more.

We all experience days where we don’t feel as well mentally – and while these feelings are normal, they can impact our ability to be our best self. Identifying concerns early, and providing support, goes a long way. We encourage families to reach out and talk to their child’s teacher regularly, about how we can approach student well-being together as a team.Ìý

, and how to offer help.

It’s normal to feel anxious during challenging times. Teaching children about positive coping strategies is important so they have the tools to manage anxious feelings when they show up.Ìý School Mental Health Ontario, with the help of Ontario secondary school students, put together resources to help explain anxious feelings and offer steps children can take that may help.Ìý

Well-being starts with community, and we are looking forward to welcoming students and families back to school after the winter break on Monday, January 6. Returning to school after a long break can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. We invite families to check out a with strategies and tips that may help your child return to school feeling connected and ready to learn. Ìý

When thoughts and feelings are big, they can make Starting Well challenging.Ìý can help us centre ourselves and find calm in an emotional moment.Ìý These are helpful tools for both kids and grown-ups … give one a try together today!