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The following information was obtained from The Classroom Flyer Friday Edition 09/14/01. This news letter is provided free of charge from The Learning Company. For more information on substriptions contact The Learning Company at: |
FEMA FOR KIDS:
http://www.fema.gov/kids/zine.htm
This site has been updated to offer children background information on the terrorist
attacks, as well as help for dealing with feelings and suggestions for taking
positive actions.
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH A NATIONAL
TRAGEDY: http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/crisis_0911.html
Tips for both teachers and parents will help them to help their children and
students cope with the nation- al crisis, from reassuring them that they are
safe, to letting them give a voice to their feelings, to finding an outlet for
them to help. From the National Association of School Psychologists. This site
has some excellent links.
ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION AT A TIME OF NATIONAL
CRISIShttp://www.schoolsecurity.org/terrorist_response.html
Specifically in regards to the terrorist attack on America, the National School
Safety and Security Ser- vices offers a set of guidelines for schools to follow.
RESPONDING TO NATIONAL DISASTER:
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/terror_eds.html
This article from the NASP specifically addresses concerns in dealing with children's
fears and con- nections to the Trade Center crisis, and offers suggestions on
what you can do as a teacher to help.
TALKING WITH CHILDREN WHEN THE TALKING GETS
TOUGH:
http://www.caringteachers.com/html/deeper-meanings.html#item13
Excellent tips for educators will help you address student concerns and lead
classroom discussions about both feelings and finding an appropriate course
of action.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID KIT FOR THE 09/11
ATTACK: http://www.gmu.edu/departments/psychology/homepage/PsychFirstAidKit.doc
Download this "first aid kit" for pyscyological trauma, from the Psychology
Department at George Mason University. You will need Microsoft Word.
HELPING CHILDREN COPE: http://www.naspcenter.org/safe_schools/coping.html
This site will help you to address the symptoms and stages of children's reactions
to disaster, and then gives various strategies for offering support after, acknowledging
disaster and then helping find an out- let for action. Some suggestions include
planting a memorial tree, writing poetry, or drawing pictures and posting them
on a bulletin board--all to let students feel involved in a positive direction.
DEALING WITH CRISIS LESSON:
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/teachmoment.html
In a lesson plan designed to allow students an ac- tive voice in the aftermath
of the crisis, activi- ties pursue understanding, outward expression, dis- cussions
on school crisis plans, and actions of empathy to direct student concerns and
feelings. Special sections address each grade/age/develop- mental levels
STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO COPE WITH CRISIS:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/education/A21074-2001Sep12.html
This story from the Washington Post explores how students have been trying to
reach out and help in their own ways, dealing with this crisis.
TIPS FOR RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA:
http://www.wright.edu/sopp/cps/TraumaticStress.html
While not addressed specifically toward school chil- dren, the patterns of reaction
and feeling are simi- lar and thus can be helpful in identifying stress in your
own classroom.
HELPING CHILDREN AFTER A DISASTER:
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm
Here are some tips for teachers to discuss with par- ents of their students,
for those requesting advice and help.
CRISIS AND LOSS INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS:
http://www.naspcenter.org/pdf/bbcqcrisiseducator.pdf
This large file from the NASP offers educators and school administrators crisis
strategies, roles, drills, planning, management, and help in times such as we
are facing now. Page nine outlines several suggestions for memorial services,
should your school need to plan one.
PICTURING TOMORROW'S WORLD: http://www.globalethics.org/ptw/
Students around the world can submit artwork depicting the challenges they think
they will face in the 21st century, thoughts about ethics, or how they picture
their future. This site will post them on their web pages for all to share.