Inclusive Strategies that Benefit the Whole Class

The following is a compiled list of inclusive strategies that benefit the whole class when supporting an anxious student.

Inclusive Strategies for the Whole Class

• Post the daily routine in the classroom and let students know in advance any changes in the schedule.

• Use small group activities throughout the day.
• For children avoiding school because of anxiety, offer suggestions such as coming to school for a shorter day.
• Create group activities that role-play appropriate behaviours
• Decrease situations that induce stress.
• Discuss alternative ways of handling situations.
• Find books that address children with anxiety.
• Incorporate books dealing with anxiety into class reading, like Iris the Dragon Books:
• Teach positive self-talk to the entire class.
• Help students break assignments down into smaller segments.
• Play soothing music during down time.
• Incorporate exercise into the school day.
• Use computerized reading programs.
• Discuss tests before hand and review some test taking strategies.

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