Description
What It Is:
This is a worksheet titled 'Building Support Circles' designed to help children identify and list people they can rely on during difficult times, specifically related to parental divorce or separation. It features a visual representation of concentric circles labeled 'Me,' 'Family,' 'Friends,' and 'Others-teachers, coaches, church'. The worksheet also provides space to list names under the headings 'Family Members,' 'Friends,' and 'Others,' with five lines provided for each category.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for upper elementary (grades 4-5) and middle school students (grades 6-8). The vocabulary and concepts are age-appropriate for this range, and the activity promotes self-reflection and emotional awareness, which are important skills for these age groups.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps children identify and build their support system, especially during challenging times like parental separation or divorce. It encourages them to think about who they can trust and talk to, promoting emotional well-being and resilience. It facilitates self-awareness and helps children understand that they are not alone.
How to Use It:
Start by discussing the importance of having a support system. Explain the meaning of each circle (Me, Family, Friends, Others). Have the child list the names of people they trust in each corresponding section (Family Members, Friends, Others). Encourage the child to reflect on why they chose those individuals.
Target Users:
This worksheet is ideal for children experiencing parental divorce or separation. It can also be used as a general tool for promoting emotional well-being and building support systems in any child who may be facing challenges or difficult transitions. Counselors, teachers, and parents can use this worksheet to facilitate discussions about support and resilience.
This is a worksheet titled 'Building Support Circles' designed to help children identify and list people they can rely on during difficult times, specifically related to parental divorce or separation. It features a visual representation of concentric circles labeled 'Me,' 'Family,' 'Friends,' and 'Others-teachers, coaches, church'. The worksheet also provides space to list names under the headings 'Family Members,' 'Friends,' and 'Others,' with five lines provided for each category.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for upper elementary (grades 4-5) and middle school students (grades 6-8). The vocabulary and concepts are age-appropriate for this range, and the activity promotes self-reflection and emotional awareness, which are important skills for these age groups.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps children identify and build their support system, especially during challenging times like parental separation or divorce. It encourages them to think about who they can trust and talk to, promoting emotional well-being and resilience. It facilitates self-awareness and helps children understand that they are not alone.
How to Use It:
Start by discussing the importance of having a support system. Explain the meaning of each circle (Me, Family, Friends, Others). Have the child list the names of people they trust in each corresponding section (Family Members, Friends, Others). Encourage the child to reflect on why they chose those individuals.
Target Users:
This worksheet is ideal for children experiencing parental divorce or separation. It can also be used as a general tool for promoting emotional well-being and building support systems in any child who may be facing challenges or difficult transitions. Counselors, teachers, and parents can use this worksheet to facilitate discussions about support and resilience.