How can I support an elementary age student whose family is going through a divorce?

no it is excellent advice. its so good to see that your students have someone to look to when they need help. i wish i had teachers more like you. you are doing great with everything you have already done. i hope this helps :]

Keep the class schedule as predictable as possible. Try not to change things unless you absolutely have to. This child needs stability somewhere, he probably doesn't have it at home.

I am a first grade teacher, I always write "What will we do today?" and list each lesson on the board along with recess, lunch, art, music, PE (Whatever we have that day) and anything else that we may do, in the order we are going to do it in. I don't list times, because they cant tell time yet, but if you have older students you probably should. I have found that all of my students love this and even remind me to do it if I forget.

He may also need some emotional support. If you have any other students in your class or even older students in the school who's parents have been through a divorce you may want to create a "buddy system" with that student. The two can talk about things and how it has and is effect thing them. If the student is in another class you could have them keep a journal they can write back and fourth in.

For the older student I feel you should just be real about things when they come to you for help. Don't sugar coat things but still be tactful, and only give advice if the student comes to you. If you notice the student acting up you should mention it to them and the sympathetically inquire about it.

My suggestion is to let the child know that you are there to talk with when needed. The outside school hours part is up to you. Also let him or her know that it is normal to be hurt and/or angry at a time like this and that expressing these feelings is also normal. Mostly, make sure the child understands that the divorce is NOT the child's fault.

Next comes the tricky part. Do not allow the child to use you as a surrogate parent because of feelings that the parents are abandoning him or her.

As a parent I would expect the teacher to stay the hell out of my personal life. You need to go read your district policy book. You are way too involved with these kids. You should not be having private communications with an elementary student via email or any other way. What are you a pedophile trying to lure these kids?

When i was getting a divorce i requested a parent teachers meeting and we told the teachers what was happening at home. I would have been more than happy for the teacher/principle of my childrens school to pick up on problems or concerns at home and request a meeting with me. Go to your principle and ask for a joint meeting with these parents (who have at least tried to make their marriage work so are trying to do the best they can) and ask them to keep you informed as to changes in the childrens lives that may affect their behaviour at school so the faculty can support them through this transition in their home life

I am a teacher and a parent but thankfully my husband and I have a very strong marriage.

I see nothing wrong with you giving a book and the message "Stay strong" to the child. I might add something like, remember the divorce is between your parents and never think it is your fault.

It's easy for someone who has not had this kind of situation and my parents are very happy. but i have hate mates who's parents have split, and sometimes it seems better just to ignore it, and if they want to talk then they can come talk to you. sometimes i think people realise its for the best. if it is a messy divorce then maybe help if the kiddo looks down or visibally traumatised somehow, but otherwise maybe its best to keep out........

hopefully someone else might be better at advice than me.

Good luck whatever happens!

i think if someone (father or mother) contacts you about the younger child then say something, otherwise its probably safer to stay out of it!

good luck again.....

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Unfortunately you're in between a rock and a hard place. Stay out of it unless you've actually been through it. That's the only real way that you can give advice and heartfelt sympathy.

Also, school politics.

I think it is ok to reach out to students who have reached out to you. It doesn't matter so much what you say. It matters that the kids know you care about them and are willing to listen. As a parent, I feel grateful to teachers who help my children. Thank You.

well i know after my dad died a couple months ago, teachers even said "i really dont know what i could say to you that would make you feel better"

but somehow, they found the right words to say anyway.

"stay strong" is something you should definitely say. becasue when people say that to you enough, it taught me how strong i really was. Tell him if he ever wants to talk then he can come to you.

There really isnt anything right to say with something liek this