Stress busters
For students by teachers
This tipsheet comprises key messages and a useful list of strategies that have been shown to work in practice and in the research literature. The strategies are:
- Make your own stress balls with balloons and rice
- Mandela colouring pages
- Download and use a breathing app
- Play with tangles
- Listen to music
The tip sheet was developed by our Working Group of experienced teachers, administrators, mental health professionals and researchers.
Why we’re recommending this resource:
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- Canadian resource