{"id":57,"date":"2026-04-09T16:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:12:15","slug":"resources-for-educators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/resources-for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-407 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lrcl-nursery-2114173_1920.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c6af98\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1a2b1ab201a192710d18f376476bd8dd wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-background-color\">Resources for Educators<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-primary-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da4f2bcd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" id=\"SignsForEducators\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Signs<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental health warning signs to watch for<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because educators are routinely care for large groups of children, they are uniquely able to compare the behaviour of a child&#8217;s to those of their peers within the classroom, as well as spot differences in behaviour within the school setting vs at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you practice,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearsonclinical.ca\/en\/blog-webinars\/blog\/2024\/08\/mental-health-101.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pearsonclinical.ca\/en\/blog-webinars\/blog\/2024\/08\/mental-health-101.html\"> watch for the following signs<\/a>, they could indicate a potential mental health issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Changes in academic performance<\/strong>: Sudden decline in grades; incomplete assignments; lack of participation; difficulty concentrating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Behaviour changes<\/strong>: Increased absences or tardiness; disruptive behaviour or outbursts; withdrawal from class discussions or group activities; isolation from peers; difficulty working in groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical symptoms<\/strong>: Frequent complaints of headaches or stomach aches; visible signs of self-harm or neglect; changes in energy levels or sleeping during class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional indicators<\/strong>: Mood swings or irritability; lack of motivation; apathy toward previously enjoyed activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"WellnessForEducators\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Ways to foster Wellness in the Classroom<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As educators often spend the most time with children, it  is expected that your practice, temperaments, and behaviours can directly impact the children in your care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some simple ways you can foster emotional awareness and regulation within the classroom, contributing to overall wellness amongst your students and yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicate consistently, respectfully, and positively with parents and families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow for children&#8217;s thoughts, ideas, and feelings to be openly shared within the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have dialogue surrounding how to treat peers respectfully and kindly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a quiet or comfy space within your classroom for children to isolate and regulate when facing big emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach as well as advocate for mental health awareness within your classroom and school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage personal health and healthy habits <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate fun, hands-on and engaging activities or games into your schedule to assist in managing children&#8217;s tendency to lose focus and become dysregulated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"ServicesForEducators\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Resources<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smho-smso.ca\/educators-and-student-support-staff\/mh-lit-online-course\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smho-smso.ca\/educators-and-student-support-staff\/mh-lit-online-course\/\">Mental Health In Action Literacy Course <\/a> School Mental Health Ontario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smho-smso.ca\/educator-resource-guide\/\">Educator Resource Guide<\/a> School Mental Health Ontario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.college-ece.ca\/members\/wellness-resources\/\">Wellness Resources<\/a> College of Early Childhood Educators <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phecanada.ca\/teaching-tools\/teach-resiliency\/resources\/childrens-mental-health-ontario\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/phecanada.ca\/teaching-tools\/teach-resiliency\/resources\/childrens-mental-health-ontario\">Children&#8217;s Mental Health Ontario <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-57","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":439,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57\/revisions\/439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}