https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26 Dealing with Divorce en-us 2018-04-02 18:47:41 UTC 2023-03-10 08:20:35 UTC hello@padlet.com ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247905945  Summary:
This book tells a story of a girl who faces divorce. The book talks about before, during, and after divorce. Previously, parents were arguing, and the mom was crying every day. During, the dad moved to another house, and she lived with the mom and went to the dad's house during weekends. After, parents were always there for her, and they felt happy again.
When to use:
The teacher can use this book if she has a child who is facing divorce in his/her family. But, the teacher should be careful that the child has the same situation as the book, where he/she has access to both parents, and her/his parents can be together in the same place when she needs them.
How to use:
Reading this book with a child who is facing divorce during centers' time or quiet time is helpful for him/her. Sometimes when children are passing through a divorce, they are fragile and do not want to hear comments and questions from their peers.
If several kids in class face divorce and it has been going OK with them, the teacher can use this book as a read aloud.
Questions:
1- what are other ways that the girl could use to comfort her self when she hears her parents arguing?
2- What makes going to dad's home fun?]]> 2018-04-02 18:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247905945 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247922329 This picture gives tips for parents to deal with their children during divorce. The teacher can provide this kite for parents during conferences to support them in dealing with their children.]]> 2018-04-02 19:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247922329 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247922911 other tips for teachers to deal with divorce. ]]> 2018-04-02 19:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247922911 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247925806 Summary:
This book answers nearly all the questions that pump to the child's mind when her parents get divorce such as was it her fault or what would happen next. Besides, this book tells the child that it is normal to pass through different feelings during divorce. Also, I like that at the end of the book, it gives extra questions that children might ask and their answers.
When to use:
When the child first faces divorce, this book is a helpful tool to release the child's stress and try to pass her/him through this stage.
How:
In my opinion, the teacher can read this book with the child who has divorce situation in his family.
Also, the teacher can lend this book to parents who ask for supporting tool to discuss divorce with their children.
Questions:
1- What did you feel when your parents first separated? 
2- Who are some other family members or relatives that you enjoy spending time with them? ]]> 2018-04-02 20:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247925806 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247931109 Summary:
This book is a simple book that tells a story of a girl who has two home. This girl goes to school regularly and has two home, one has a dad, and the other has another mom and dad. The girl has room in each house and practices her life usually.
When to use:
This book is an excellent source for a teacher who has kids with divorced families in her class. The teacher can use this book when the child is already switching between her parents' house.
How:
It is OK to use this book as a read-aloud for the whole group to represent the different family structure and make children from divorced families feel normal.
Questions:
1- What is unique about having two homes?
2- What are other fun things that the boy can enjoy because he has three parents?]]> 2018-04-02 20:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247931109 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247940391 Summary:
This book is about a mom who dreams about her child. The book gives simple ideas about the dreams of a single mom who is trying to raise her child by her own. For example, the mom dreams about her daughter's first bike ride and when she gets married and have children.
When to use:
This book is a great tool for the teacher if she has children who had divorce and they live with one parent.
How to use:
The teacher can read it as a read aloud or small group time, so children can feel satisfied with their situation. Also, this book is an easy reading for first graders, so the teacher can place it in the book center.
Questions:
1- What do you dream to do with your mom when you grow up?
2- How does your mom show you love?
3- What do you and your mom wonder about?]]> 2018-04-02 21:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247940391 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247942806 This video is for a child who expresses his feeling after his parents' divorce. Parents and teachers can learn children's needs after divorce from this video.]]> 2018-04-02 21:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247942806 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247943564 This website represents some hidden ideas in kids minds when their parents get divorced. Educators should consider these things when dealing with children from divorced families.]]> 2018-04-02 21:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247943564 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247947311 This is a helpful tool for teachers and parents to help students cope with their feelings after divorce. When children make faces with this teddy, hug it, and squish it, they feel better. ]]> 2018-04-02 22:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247947311 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247949591 This is also a guide for teachers to deal with a child who have a parents' divorce situation]]> 2018-04-02 22:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247949591 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247952409 This article provides essential tips for teachers to deal with a child who is passing through parents' divorcing. ]]> 2018-04-02 23:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247952409 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247974875 This is a great tool for parents conference. ]]> 2018-04-03 02:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247974875 ahlam_mohammed_faheem https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247975328 Some kids express their feelings about their parents' divorce. This is a great artifact that the teacher can use to provide for children to feel there are other children share their situations and feelings with them.]]> 2018-04-03 02:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ahlam_mohammed_faheem/vykqbfwi2s26/wish/247975328