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Love2TeachU
I'm a 3rd grade teacher who loves to learn and loves to share! Outside of the classroom, I teach an after-school children's yoga program at a local yoga studio. As a self-proclaimed "techie" I spend way too much time on the computer, and not enough time on the surf board!
How can I support an elementary age student whose family is going through a divorce?
I have a student in my class this year whose parents are getting divorced. A few years ago I had the oldest sibling in my class, and then, the parents were separated, but got back together before the following school year. Now I have the youngest sibling in my class, this time the parents have filed for divorce. I think the parents just told the oldest child because that child emailed me asking about a book I suggested during the separation. I found the book and will be sending it home (in an envelope, in case the other children are unaware.) What kind of support/response would be appropriate, as the teacher of both the oldest and youngest sibling, that I could offer? I was going to end the email with "stay strong" but is that good advice for a young adolescent? Does that discourage this child in any way from expressing feelings? Does that give the child any false impressions of strength? As a parent, what would you appreciate from your child's teacher? Suggestions welcome!
14 AnswersMarriage & Divorce1 decade ago