Counselor’s Corner 

​Oriole Beach Elementary School
Mrs. Sue Shea, Certified School Counselor
IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO EVERYDAY!!!
1. Eat Healthy Foods: eating well supports a child’s healthy growth and development
2. Exercise Every Day: daily exercise helps to reduce overweight and obesity, increases strength in muscles and bones, and improves concentration for learning
3. Limit screen time: less screen time means a better body and mind for kids
4. Get a good night’s sleep: improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health
 
During this statewide school shutdown, please know I am available to you during regular school hours, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. You can reach me by sending an email to:
         sheas@santarosa.k12.fl.us
I will respond via email during my scheduled work hours.
I will also make available tips and ideas on our Distance Learning platform.
If your student is experiencing negative feelings related to our current situation, here are some coping strategies to work through together:
1. Talk about your feelings with people you trust!
2. If you have questions, ask those you trust to help you.
3. Keep in touch with your teacher, classmates, and other friends even though you are unable to see them right now.
4. If you feel anxious, restless, or tense, take some time to sit and slow your breathing. Try this by taking a slow breath in and then exhaling with a slow breath as well; do this about 5-6 times for calming, and as you do so, think of something positive like a fun experience or a beautiful, peaceful picture or place you have seen or visited.
5. Finally, set small daily goals for yourself. Keep your focus on things you CAN do! 
Always be on the lookout for something fun to do while “social distancing” at home. This will shift your thoughts away from worry and allow you to have fun! Remember, make every day a great day or not….the choice is YOURS! Stay healthy. I will see you soon.
Mrs. Shea
​SUGGESTED DAILY ROUTINE

Creating a routine schedule that works for you at home is vitally important to the overall happiness and success for child. Feel free to take this suggested schedule and make it fit to your family’s needs and routines:
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8:00 AM      Wake up; make bed, get dressed, eat breakfast
9:00 AM      Academic Time  (Reading-based activities)
10:00 AM     Morning Walk/Exercise
11:00 AM      Creative Time (music, art, cooking/baking, crafting, PE, etc.)
12:00 PM      Lunch (No Electronics or TV)
12:30 PM      Chore Time (wipe down everything in kitchen, all door handles, light switches, bathrooms, work space)
1:00 PM        Quiet Time  (Reading, nap, puzzles)
2:30 PM        Academic Time (Math, educational websites, math games, etc.)
4:00  PM      Afternoon Exercise (walk, bike, play outside, etc.)
5:00 PM       Dinner /Family time
6:00 PM       Free Time and Showers
8:00 PM       Bedtime