The school age years are a pretty difficult time. There’s peer pressure and trying to find where you belong as well and the stress and pressure of making good grades. The increased focus on school violence is making even more difficult for kids during this time. Science tells us kids who have a sense of safety and belonging are able to learn better, so why do schools do such a bad job at creating those feelings?
We were researching this topic when we found a blog post that was particularly helpful. This post lays out five concrete steps that you can take in order to increase the sense of safety and belonging for kids in school. If you are in education, have a child this age, or are simply interested in the topic we recommend reading the piece. You may find some helpful advice in it.
If you would like to learn more about increasing safety in schools and read the aforementioned blog post, please follow this link: https://unmcontinuingeducation.net/5-ways-to-ensure-your-childs-safety-in-school/
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