Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students After an Earthquake

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Children's reactions to earthquakes vary based on age and past experiences. This 3-page fact sheet provides teachers with guidelines for understanding different responses and ways to provide support. How adults cope with the situation influences children's reactions. Teachers should take care of themselves first to better support their students. Suggestions include modifying lesson plans, talking openly with students about their feelings, providing structure in the classroom, encouraging healthy habits, and promoting activities that help rebuild the community. Patience is important as recovery takes time for everyone involved.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Child, Preschool; Earthquakes; Educational Personnel; Mental Health; School Teachers; Schools; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Students; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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