Transition and Closure

It is the time of the year when I share with staff our Transitions Workbook. It is provided for families of students who are moving on and as a guidebook for teachers preparing their end of the year closure activities for students leaving SSIS. I found a Middle School transition workbook that also provides helpful information.

Psychology Today and Good Therapy published several articles on the topic of transition and saying goodbye. You will find similar themes running through the articles but each one is worth reading with some new information being provided:

• 5 Ways to Make Goodbyes Less Painful which provides ways to manage the anxiety of separation and sadness.
• Helping Children Through Transitions which provides several tips from international transition expert Dr. Doug Ota.
• Talking to Kids About Moving Away provides parenting tips in talking to one’s children about moving.
• Transition to Middle School lists tips and strategies for supporting your soon to be teenager.