Coping with Life Changes
Recognise changes such as starting school, getting a new teacher, a new baby arriving or moving house. Name feelings about a change and ways to cope, including familiar routines and support from a trusted grown-up.
What a learner can do afterwards
- Name at least two changes they have experienced and how they felt
- Identify a person they can talk to when a change feels hard
- Describe one strategy that helps them cope with change, such as keeping a familiar routine
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A change means something becomes different. You might start school, get a new teacher or move house. Changes are part of life. You might feel excited, sad, worried or more than one feeling at the same time. People can feel different ways about the same change.
Mia got a new baby brother. She felt happy, but also a little sad. She missed having her mom all to herself. Both feelings are okay to have.
A routine is a set of things you usually do in a familiar order. Keeping part of a routine can help you know what comes next during a change. You can choose a different story and still have story time before bed.
Talk to a grown-up you trust to listen and help. Say how you feel. Ask about something you want to understand. The grown-up may explain what will happen or help you make a plan. They may not be able to undo the change.
You can keep a familiar routine and ask a trusted grown-up for help. Together, choose one small step, such as looking around a new classroom. Talking may not make a worry go away at once. Tell your grown-up if you still need help. If someone does not listen or help, ask another trusted grown-up.
Changes can bring different feelings. A familiar routine, a trusted grown-up and one small step can help you cope.
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Finding your way in a new place
A new classroom has things you do not know yet. You might wonder where your coat goes or where you will sit. Tell a trusted grown-up what you want to find out. Ask them to look around with you.
At home, you could keep a familiar part of your day, such as story time. You can enjoy that routine and still miss your old classroom. Getting to know a new place can take time. Ask for support when you need it.
When you still need help
You told a trusted grown-up about a change, but you still feel worried. You can tell them that too. Ask to talk again or to choose a small next step together. You do not have to pretend the worry has gone.
If someone does not listen or help, ask another trusted grown-up. Tell them if your worry makes sleeping, playing or going to school hard. They can help you get more support. A conversation does not have to change your feelings right away.
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